Hardware / Freefly LR1 Payload
Freefly LR1 Payload
61MP Mapping Camera on a Stabilized 3-Axis Gimbal
The LR1 Payload is Freefly’s dedicated mapping camera system for the Astro and Astro Max platforms — a 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 sensor with a Sigma 24mm lens, mounted on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal built for survey-grade image capture. It’s designed as a modular, expandable system rather than a fixed camera, so it grows with your mission requirements.
Features & Benefits
61MP Resolution
Sony ILX-LR1 sensor with Sigma 24mm mapping lens for survey-grade photogrammetry and orthomosaics.
Wide Gimbal Range
–90° to +30° tilt supports nadir mapping, oblique inspection angles, and forward-looking video from a single payload.
Lightweight
970g (34.2 oz) with the default lens keeps flight times high on the Astro platform.
Three Expansion Ports
Add thermal imaging, a laser range finder, or other sensors without swapping payloads.
Interchangeable Lenses
Adapt the LR1 to different mission profiles as your survey needs change.
Real-World Applications
Topographic mapping, agricultural surveys, construction site progress tracking, and infrastructure inspection — anywhere high-resolution imagery with flexible payload expansion matters.
