Overview
This bundle includes the following items:
- Freefly Systems ALTA 8 Multi-Rotor Aerial Device
- Freefly Systems Movi Handheld Stabilizer for Mobile Phones
The Freefly Systems ALTA 8 multi-rotor aerial device features a SYNAPSE Flight Controller which allows this aerial unit to fly payloads up to 20lbs. The ATA 8 can accommodate a M_VI with both top and bottom mounting capabilities. It offers a Quick Release Top Handle, Aero Landing Gear, folding props, plus a silent drive. The ALTA 8 pilots at up to a 45-degree angle to provide smooth, precise control of camera movement.
Ready to Fly / Easy to Pack
The ALTA 8 UAV arrives fully assembled in a durable Pelican case. A Freefly test pilot flies each ALTA after it passes a series of tests to ensure quality.
The unit folds to 50% of its operating size to assist you in your travels to/from location. This is thanks to the folding props and swan neck booms, plus use of a Toad in the Hole system.
Speed / Reliability
The ALTA 8 features sinusoidal drive motor controls with proprietary control algorithms to produce speed and reliability. It executes complex flight maneuvers and holds position in difficult weather due to FreeflyÍs fusing of GPS technology with IMU and a barometer in the SYNAPSE flight controller.
The ALTA permits a 45-degree flight angle to produce smooth, precise, and dramatic control of camera movement.
It weighs only 13lb yet carries up to a 20lb payload.
Flight Time
Efficient 18-inch props, optimized propulsion system, and lightweight carbon fiber frame all add up to exceptional flight times while carrying impressive payloads. Here is a handy list showing how the type of batteries and payload weight affect your flight time.
2x 16Ah Battery:
- 5lb payload @ approx. 25 minutes
- 9lb payload @ approx. 20 minutes
- 15lb payload @ approx. 15 minutes
- 17lb payload @ approx. 14 minutes
2x12Ah Battery:
- 1lb payload @ approx. 25 minutes
- 5lb payload @ approx. 19 minutes
- 15lb payload @ approx. 12 minutes
- 19lb payload @ approx. 10 minutes
2x10Ah Battery:
- 2lb payload @ approx. 20 minutes
- 7lb payload @ approx. 15 minutes
- 15lb payload @ approx. 10 minutes
Precise Positioning
By using the latest in GPS technology and fusing that data with our IMU and Barometer, the ALTA is able to hold position even in difficult weather conditions. For our industrial users this gives the ability to execute complex flight paths while keeping pilot fatigue low.
Automatic Data Logging
ALTA 8 makes it easy to monitor and analyze the performance and health of your machine using a proprietary high speed data logging via micro SD card. This flight log providdes pilots access to a wide range of helpful data. Freefly publishes a flight data viewer application which their Engineering team uses to analyze flight data to help give customers actionable insight to their machine.
SkyView - Mount Your Camera Above the Airframe
ALTA is the first multi-rotor to accept a camera on top of the airframe. Explore a completely new world of filmmaking possibilities with SkyView which offers a wide field of view with plenty of sky in your frame.
The ALTA includes a vibration/isolation section to assist your SkyView mounted camera and create a smoother image.
ALTA APP
Freefly Systems offers a mobile app to provide pilots with easy access to critical flight information, including:
- Flight Pack Voltage
- Flight Mode
- Pilot Checklists
- Height of Flight
- Satellite Count
- Attitude
- Vibration Levels
- Temperature
- Accelerometer Details
- LEDs and Battery Status
Silent Drive
The ALTA utilizes sinusoidal drive motor controls with proprietary control algorithms developed by the Freefly engineering team. The motor drives are custom tuned to match the F45 and are optimized for speed, reliability, and robustness. The motor drives are constantly monitoring a variety of parameters and reporting status to the SYNAPSE.
Also, ALTA boasts closed loop control over the propellers.
Quick Release Option
Pair your ALTA 8 with a Toad in the Hole quick release for improved speed and flexibility on location. The TITH quick release is on the top and bottom of the aircraft to allow for camera mounting either above or below.
Weather Resistant
The ALTA features a lightweight, molded plastic enclosure to cover the flight control and power distribution board which protects them from the elements. Two receiver mounting bays keep sensitive components dry and protected.
SYNAPSE Flight Control
The Freefly SYNAPSE (sold separately) combines high-quality calibrated sensors with propriertary control algorithms to allow users to execute complex flight patterns with ease. It features:
- Integrated On-Screen Display
- High-Bandwidth Position Control
- Vertical & Ground Velocity Speed Limits
- Live Graphing
- Dual Receivers
The Freefly Systems Movi Handheld Stabilizer for Mobile Phones provides a way for you to tell moving stories with your smartphone and this cinema robot. MoVI's 3-axis stabilization technology was developed from the gimbal stabilizers Freefly uses in their professional rigs. The functionality was modified to suit a smaller, more portable camera rig that uses the camera on your mobile phone. Allows you to walk or run and retain stable footage.
Compatible with iPhones up to 3.5" wide.
Pair your iPhone with the free Movi iOS App for professional modes, such as:
- Majestic - adds a range of effects and fine control over the stabilization of your video capture
- Echo - accommodates complex movements. Pairs well with your camera slider. Choose start/stop points with a duration to record between those spots
- Timelapse - just what it says so you can capture movement in timelapse with stability
- Smartpod - similar to a tripod in that your camera is locked into position
- Orbit - allows you to circle around a subject and retain an unmoving or still subject while you move
- Roll - capture 360° views as you turn on a horizontal axis
Handle this cinema robot with one or two hands to capture smooth and stable recorded footage with your iPhone clamped into position.
Features:
- Durable and strong yet lightweight
- Full-featured FREE iOS App* works with your iPhone to capture video, control the cinema robot, and adjust settings
- Movi can be set down anywhere due to its strudy base
- USB Type-C port for fast charging
- 6 Modes, including: Majestic, Echo, Timelapse, Smartpod
- Long-lasting batteries
- Bluetooth connectivity
- 1/4"-20 mount on base for your tripod, dashboard, or selfie stick
- Captures both portrait and landscape
- Selfie Mode
- Slow motion video
- Compatible with your large phone up to 90mm wide
- Compactible with your external lenses (may require an optional counterbalance)
* NOTE: Download FREE iOS App. iPhone not included.
What's in the Box
- ALTA 8 Multi-rotor Drone
- Pelican Case
- Quick Release Top Handle
- Inverted Landing Gear for Top Mounting Drone
- Freefly ALTA App available for download
- Rugged Travel Case
- 2 x Lithium-Ion 18650 Batteries
- USB A-C Cable
- Freefly Systems Movi Cinema Robot Handheld Stabilizer
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Ready-to-fly system
- 8 Motors
- FREE Movi Handheld Stabilizer
- Unpack & shoot in under 5 minutes
- Silent-Drive ESC & 3-Phase Motors
- ALTA 8 APP for critical flight data
Aerial Device
Shipping
Connectors
Software / Apps / Plugins
Stabilizers / Steady Devices
Included Products
- Freefly Systems ALTA 8 X 1
- Freefly Systems Movi Cinema Robot Handheld Stabilizer for Smartphones X 1