{"product_id":"freefly-alta-x-gen-2-ndaa-compliant-blue-uas-version","title":"Freefly Alta X Gen 2 NDAA Version","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Freefly Alta X Gen2 NDAA is the NDAA-compliant configuration of Freefly's flagship heavy-lift drone, designed and assembled in Woodinville, Washington. It combines the rugged, proven Alta X airframe and ActiveBlade propulsion with the next-generation Skynode flight controller from the Astro Max, Smart Dovetail payload interoperability, and a Doodle Labs secure radio link on the Pilot Pro controller. The result is a 35 lb payload capacity industrial platform that is procurement-ready for federal, state and local, and critical-infrastructure programs that require NDAA Section 848 compliant hardware and a trusted supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eNDAA Section 848 compliant. 35 lb payload. Skynode flight controller. Built in Woodinville, WA for the heaviest lifts and the toughest missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNDAA Section 848 compliant airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and Doodle Labs secure radio link: approved for procurement by programs that require NDAA hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned, assembled, tested, and supported in Woodinville, WA with an auditable US and allied supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e35 lb (~15.9 kg) maximum payload capacity for cinema rigs, heavy LiDAR, multi-payload configurations, gas generators, tethers, and cargo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom Skynode flight controller, the same platform that powers Astro Max: enhanced GPS resilience, precise RTK navigation, intelligent failsafes, and AuterionOS integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmart Dovetail payload interface with quick-connect to Freefly and third-party payloads, plus expanded communication and power pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoodle Labs secure mesh radio link with AES-encrypted command and control on NDAA-compliant hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-installed 12 mm rail mount for heavy payloads up to 35 lb and isolated Smart Dovetail mount for Freefly LR1 and other payloads up to ~3.3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal payload bay with onboard Ethernet, regulated 12 V and 24 V payload power, and optional LTE connectivity for remote operation and data pipelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable chassis panels make it easy to integrate custom hardware, tethers, or mission computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActiveBlade propellers reduce in-flight vibration by roughly 5x compared to standard props for cleaner data capture, steadier video, and longer component life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpgraded Tattu AS150U 12S smart batteries for more accurate flight time estimation and safer field handling (batteries and chargers sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolds for transport and ships in a Pelican-style hard case that carries the airframe with 12 mm rails and Smart Dovetail installed, Pilot Pro, spare ActiveBlade props, and skid landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in FPV camera with live feed on Pilot Pro for payload awareness and obstacle monitoring during operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFAA Standard Remote ID pre-installed and configured for Part 89 broadcast compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNDAA Section 848\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliant: airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and Doodle Labs radio link are all NDAA compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIU Blue UAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn process for approval. Pilot Pro controller and Doodle Labs radio link are already Blue compliant; airframe approval is pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips with FCC-approved critical components (DA 25-1086)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAA Standard Remote ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-installed and configured, suitable for Part 89 broadcast and BVLOS operations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and assembled in Woodinville, WA, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoodle Labs secure mesh (NDAA compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEligible buyers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoD, federal civilian agencies, state and local government, utilities, public safety, and commercial operators with NDAA procurement requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuadcopter, folding carbon fiber airframe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreefly ActiveBlade, ~5x vibration reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 lb (~15.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrust ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 : 1 (at base weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flight time (no payload)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 50 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight time (8 lb mapping camera)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~35 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight time (11 lb LiDAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight time (22 lb Mōvi Carbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~22 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMission computer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Skynode with Auterion Enterprise PX4 \/ AuterionOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eu-blox F9P multi-band GPS, optional Freefly RTK base station for centimeter accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloud connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional onboard LTE, Auterion Mission Control, Auterion Suite fleet management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio and control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary datalink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoodle Labs secure mesh (NDAA compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreefly Pilot Pro, preconfigured for Alta X Gen2 with Doodle Labs radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6+ hours, dual safety kill switches, Hall-effect gimbals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAA Standard Remote ID pre-installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayload interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm rail kit pre-installed for payloads up to 35 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated Smart Dovetail for Freefly payloads up to 1.5 kg \/ 3.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet, MAVLink, serial, regulated 12 V and 24 V payload power, CAN, I2C, USB-C, UART, 3x 10 A fused 50 V outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable chassis panels for custom integrations and mission computers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in FPV camera, live feed on Pilot Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTattu AS150U 12S smart batteries (two required per flight, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended loadout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix AS150U batteries and one dual-channel smart charger per aircraft for three flights between charges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard regulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V and 24 V regulated payload outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanding gear (included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkid landing gear with 380 mm \/ 14.97 in quick-release legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild and origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950-00174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign and assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodinville, Washington, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNDAA Section 848 compliant, DIU Blue approval in process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMission-ready configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy LiDAR and mapping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry full-size helicopter-grade LiDAR sensors and 100 MP Phase One mapping cameras for corridor surveys, powerline inspection, and large-area photogrammetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinema and broadcast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly Mōvi Pro \/ Mōvi XL \/ Mōvi Carbon with high-end cinema cameras, high-speed Phantom Veo, or long-lens broadcast rigs. Pair with the Payload Vibration Damper and Skyview landing gear for cinema work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCargo and delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e With the cargo landing gear and short quick-release mount, Alta X Gen2 carries medical supplies, logging lines, winches, and tethered payloads. Used for 3,000 ft Amsteel rope pulls and blood \/ medical delivery missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtility and infrastructure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Substation inspection, vegetation management, and tower work with heavy radiometric thermal, optical gas imaging, or multi-sensor payloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic safety and defense.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid-deploy heavy-lift platform for SAR, wildfire, and mission-specific payloads that require NDAA-compliant hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFederal, state, and local agencies required to purchase NDAA Section 848 compliant drones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUtilities and critical-infrastructure operators whose procurement policies require compliant hardware and a trusted supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCinematographers and broadcast teams flying cinema gimbals, film cameras, and high-speed rigs that exceed consumer drone payload limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurvey, mapping, and inspection service providers carrying heavy LiDAR, multispectral, or multi-sensor payloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCargo, logging, and industrial operators moving ropes, winches, sensors, or supplies in terrain where crews cannot easily go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Alta X Gen2 airframe with Standard Remote ID and ActiveBlade props installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Pilot Pro controller, preconfigured for Alta X Gen2 with Doodle Labs radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × 12 mm rail kit (installed) for payloads up to 35 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Smart Dovetail isolated mount for Freefly payloads up to 1.5 kg \/ 3.3 lb (installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Skid landing gear set with 380 mm \/ 14.97 in quick-release legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Alta X Gen2 hard case sized to carry the airframe with rails and Smart Dovetail installed, the Pilot Pro, a set of spare ActiveBlade props, and the medium-leg skid landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Extra Bits Kit: AS150U fused bench adapter, 2× 10 A power distribution fuses, spare battery retention strap, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.82 m), 64 GB USB-C thumb drive, 4× ActiveBlade bumper replacements, 4× balance lead sticker covers for wet-weather operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegulatory and quick-start documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the standard Alta X Gen2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSame airframe, same payload capacity, same Smart Dovetail ecosystem, same Skynode flight controller. The NDAA configuration ships with a Doodle Labs secure radio link in place of the standard radio on the Pilot Pro, and the airframe, controller, and radio link are all NDAA Section 848 compliant. If you are buying with federal funds or under a procurement policy that requires NDAA hardware, this is the version you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this on the Blue UAS Cleared List?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNot yet. The Pilot Pro controller and Doodle Labs radio link are already Blue compliant, but the Alta X Gen2 airframe itself is still in process for Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS approval. For procurement today, it meets NDAA Section 848 requirements. If your contract strictly requires a Cleared-List airframe, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freefly-astro-max-ndaa\"\u003eAstro Max NDAA\u003c\/a\u003e is on the Blue UAS Cleared List and is a better fit until the Alta X Gen2 approval is finalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat does NDAA Section 848 compliant mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSection 848 of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act prohibits federal departments and agencies from procuring or operating drones and components from certain covered foreign entities. NDAA compliant drones are built without those covered components. The Alta X Gen2 NDAA meets this requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eAre batteries and chargers included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. To keep the base listing flexible for operators with different mission profiles, the Alta X Gen2 NDAA does not include batteries or chargers. We recommend at least six Tattu AS150U 12S batteries and one dual-channel smart charger per aircraft for three flights between charges. Contact us to build a complete package that fits your mission cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat payloads does it work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOut of the box it carries any Smart Dovetail payload on the isolated bottom mount (Freefly LR1, LR1 Thermal, Flux LiDAR, and others up to 1.5 kg), and any 12 mm rail-mounted payload up to 35 lb on the top. With the right landing gear and accessories it also flies Mōvi Pro \/ XL \/ Carbon, Phase One mapping cameras, Phoenix and YellowScan LiDAR, Phantom Veo high-speed cameras, cinema lighting, tethers, and cargo rigs. If you need NDAA compliance end-to-end, pair the aircraft with a Blue \/ NDAA-compliant payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the flight time with my payload?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRoughly 50 minutes with no payload, 35 minutes with an 8 lb mapping camera, 30 minutes with an 11 lb LiDAR, and 22 minutes with a 22 lb Mōvi Carbon. Actual flight time depends on battery pair selected, temperature, wind, and mission profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo you offer training and support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. We offer in-person and remote training for pilots, fleet managers, and data teams, and Freefly stocks all critical spare parts for same or next business day shipping. Freefly's US-based engineering and support teams back the aircraft directly, and the optional industrial package adds Auterion predictive maintenance and live fleet monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a license to fly this drone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the United States, commercial operation requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Federal, state, and local agencies may operate under Part 89 \/ public aircraft rules depending on the mission. The aircraft ships with Standard Remote ID pre-installed to meet FAA Part 89 broadcast requirements and is compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty period?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Alta X Gen2 ships with Freefly's standard manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact us for current extended care and service plan options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the NDAA configuration of the Freefly Alta X Gen2 (SKU 950-00174). Batteries and chargers are sold separately. 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