Freefly Systems
FreeFly Astro
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$14,000
1.6kg payload
BEST FOR
Aerial inspection and surveying
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
US-made mapping and inspection drone. 47-minute flight time. Designed for LiDAR and photogrammetry missions. IP44 weather rating. Open ecosystem supports third-party payloads. Popular with survey professionals.
Physical
| Ip Rating | IP44 |
Performance
| Payload Kg | 1.6 |
Other
| Origin | US-made |
| Applications | LiDAR, photogrammetry |
| Open Ecosystem | Yes |
| Flight Time Min | 47 |
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$14,000
CURRENT
$14,000
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$14,000
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
2mo
3-year net ROI
2043%
5-year savings
$486,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the FreeFly Astro, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$14,000
Est. Annual Maintenance
Contact Vendor
5-Year Total
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Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Freefly Systems
Founded
EST. 2011(15 years)
Funding
NOT DISCLOSED
Employees
NOT DISCLOSED
HQ
US
Vendor Health Score
NOT RATED
No certifications listed
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