{"product_id":"freefly-astro-ndaa-version-optional-fpv-system","title":"Freefly Astro (NDAA Version) Optional FPV System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Freefly Optional FPV System for Astro (NDAA) is the NDAA Section 848 compliant, DIU Blue approved configuration of Freefly's add-on FPV camera and front-mounted USB-C port for the Astro. It bolts to the nose of the aircraft and connects through the Astro IO panel, streaming a 1080p, 155-degree forward live view to the pilot for situational awareness in close-quarters or obstacle-rich flight. The integrated USB hub relocates the mapping drive from the underside of the airframe to the front of the chassis, where it is easier to insert, remove, and swap between flights. This is the version to use on the Astro Max NDAA and other Blue UAS Cleared Astro configurations where the accessory has to preserve the airframe's compliance status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eNDAA compliant. DIU Blue approved. The forward FPV view and front USB-C port without breaking the supply-chain attestation on your Astro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNDAA Section 848 compliant supply chain and DIU Blue approved: matched to the compliance status of the Astro Max NDAA and other Blue UAS Cleared Astro configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide-angle 1080p FPV camera streams a forward live view from the nose of the Astro for situational awareness in tight or obstacle-rich environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e155-degree horizontal field of view captures substantially more of the scene than the gimbal payload alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront-mounted USB-C hub relocates the mapping drive from the underside of the airframe to the front of the chassis, where it is easier to insert, remove, and swap between flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a 64 GB USB-C thumb drive with a pull tag for fast removal, plus two extra pull tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight at 44 g installed: minimal impact on flight time or payload capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBolts on with two screws using the 2 mm hex driver that ships with the Astro, then connects via the Astro IO panel's USB-C port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLens cover included to protect the FPV optic in transit and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanically compatible with any Astro airframe\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: free of covered foreign components per FY2020 NDAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue UAS Framework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIU Blue approved\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, public safety, utilities, Part 89 \/ 107 commercial operators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended pairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstro Max NDAA and other Blue UAS Cleared Astro configurations\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\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e910-00857\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNDAA \/ DIU Blue approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny Astro airframe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1080p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal field of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstalled weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 GB USB-C removable drive (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront of Astro chassis, two screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, via Astro IO panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm hex driver (ships with Astro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFPV Hub, 64 GB USB-C drive, 2 mounting screws, 2 extra pull tags, lens cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFederal agencies and DoD units operating the Astro Max NDAA under a procurement requirement for Blue UAS Cleared hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eState, local, and tribal public safety agencies operating Astro under grant programs with NDAA compliance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUtility, infrastructure, and inspection operators standardizing on NDAA \/ Blue UAS hardware across their fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePilots flying in close-quarters or obstacle-rich environments who want a forward live view in addition to the gimbal payload\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMapping and inspection crews who want a more accessible USB-C port for swapping mapping drives between flights without flipping the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × FPV Hub with USB-C port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × USB-C thumb drive with pull tag (64 GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × Mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × Extra pull tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Lens cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the NDAA \/ DIU Blue approved configuration of the Optional FPV System for Astro. The Astro itself is sold separately. If your aircraft is a standard (non-NDAA) Astro and you do not have a procurement requirement for NDAA Section 848 compliance, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freefly-astro-optional-fpv-system\"\u003estandard Optional FPV System for Astro\u003c\/a\u003e is typically the better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder FAA Part 107, operations using first-person view require either a Visual Observer who maintains visual line of sight on the aircraft, or an FAA waiver from 14 CFR 107.31. The FPV system is a piece of hardware and does not change those requirements. Public aircraft operators flying under a COA or other authorization should follow the rules that govern their operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the standard Optional FPV System for Astro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe hardware specifications, installation, and on-aircraft function are the same: 1080p, 155-degree FPV camera, front-mounted USB-C hub, 44 g installed. The NDAA configuration is built from a vetted supply chain that meets NDAA Section 848 and is DIU Blue approved. If you are buying for a federal, DoD, or Blue UAS-required program, or you need the accessory to preserve compliance on an Astro Max NDAA, this is the version you want.\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 accessories are built without those covered components. The Optional FPV System for Astro (NDAA) meets this requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat does DIU Blue approved mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Defense Innovation Unit's Blue UAS Framework vets small UAS and related components against DoD cybersecurity and supply-chain requirements. DIU Blue approval indicates the component meets the program's criteria and is suitable for use in a Blue UAS-compliant configuration of an approved aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill this work on my Astro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The hardware is compatible with any Astro airframe. This NDAA configuration is the right choice for the Astro Max NDAA and any other Blue UAS Cleared Astro configuration where the accessory needs to maintain the airframe's compliance status. For a standard Astro with no procurement requirement for NDAA, the standard (non-NDAA) FPV system is the typical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow is it installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe FPV hub bolts to the front of the Astro chassis with two screws using the 2 mm hex driver that ships with the Astro. The hub then connects to the Astro IO panel through its USB-C port. Installation is a few minutes and does not require removing other payloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow much weight does this add?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe system weighs 44 g installed, so the impact on flight time and payload capacity is small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the included USB drive do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt is a 64 GB USB-C removable drive that mounts in the front-facing USB-C port on the FPV hub. It is the same drive interface the Astro uses for mapping data, just relocated to the front of the chassis for faster removal and swapping between flights. A pull tag is preinstalled and two spare tags are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDo I need an FAA waiver to fly FPV with this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnder FAA Part 107, FPV operations require either a Visual Observer who maintains visual line of sight on the aircraft, or an FAA waiver from 14 CFR 107.31. The FPV system is hardware and does not change those rules. Public aircraft operators flying under a COA or other authorization should follow the rules that govern their operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Optional FPV System for Astro (NDAA) ships with Freefly's standard manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Freefly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51708551364925,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1631\/8269\/files\/freefly-astro-ndaa-optional-fpv-camera.webp?v=1778702035","url":"https:\/\/www.terrestrialimaging.com\/products\/freefly-astro-ndaa-version-optional-fpv-system","provider":"Terrestrial Imaging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}