FREEFLY ALTA 8 UAS with Futaba 14SGH Controller
- $9,278.94
The ALTA 8 from Freefly is an octo-rotor configuration UAS for aerial cinematography. Designed to work in conjunction with a MoVI gimbal (available separately), the ALTA 8 will support payloads up to 20 pounds,..
- Brand: FREEFLY
- Product Code:IDSPT0292
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The ALTA 8 from Freefly is an octo-rotor configuration UAS for aerial cinematography. Designed to work in conjunction with a MoVI gimbal (available separately), the ALTA 8 will support payloads up to 20 pounds, making it ideal for today's lightweight cinema cameras. The ALTA 8 allows the gimbal can be mounted above, as well as below, the aircraft, enabling "sky view" shots.
For fast setup and breakdown, the ALTA 8 employs Freefly's Toad in the Hole (TITH) quick release gimbal attachment mechanism. For extra portability, the prop arms retract and props fold in half for a smaller footprint that is easier to transport.
Performance
- Efficient Design
- 18-inch props, optimized propulsion system, and a lightweight carbon fiber frame together allow flight times comparable to quadcopters while being able to carry the weight of a cinema camera and gimbal.
- Flight Time
- The ALTA 8 supports flights of over 15 minutes when using two 16 Ah batteries with a payload of 15 lb.
SYNAPSE Intelligent Flight Control System
- Precise Positioning
- By fusing GPS data with the IMU and Barometer, the ALTA 8 is able to hold position even in difficult weather conditions. For industrial users, this gives the ability to execute complex flight paths while keeping pilot fatigue low.
- Velocity Clamps
- The SYNAPSE features velocity control with an adjustable real time speed limit. This means pilots can alter the vertical and ground velocities to ensure precise, repeatable camera moves.
- Height Hold
- The SYNAPSE flight controller takes readings from accelerometers, barometer, and GPS and fuses them together to create high-bandwidth height-control flight mode. This feature is designed to give filmmakers a "dolly in the sky."
- Return to Home
- Alta 8's return-home function features a "safe height" parameter. With this set, on return home the aircraft will fly at a fixed elevation to avoid collision with obstacles below the pre-defined limit.
- Automatic Data Logging
- The ALTA 8 allows you to monitor and analyze performance and health using Freefly's proprietary high-speed data logging via microSD card. Data can be inspected using Freefly's data viewer application.
ALTA App
- Functions
- Functions accessible through the app include:
- Flight Pack Voltage
- Satellite Count
- Flight Mode
- Attitude
- Pilot Checklists
- Vibration Levels
- Height
- Temperature
Works with MoVI Gimbals
- Top Mount Camera Option
- In addition to traditional bottom ("Ground View") mounting, the ALTA 8 supports mounting the gimbal on top of the aircraft ("Sky View"). This enables capturing distinct camera angles from beneath an elevated subject.
- Quick Release Gimbal Attachment
- The Alta 8 supports Freefly's Toad in the Hole (TITH) mounting system, the same mount found on MoVI gimbal. This reduces setup and breakdown time, and makes switching between "Ground View" and "Sky View" modes easy.
Note: MoVI gimbal available separately.
Air System Design
- Folding Frame
- The frame and propellers fold for a footprint that is 50% of the Alta 8's size in operational configuration. This makes it easy to pack up and carry along, even to remote locations.
- Vibration Isolation System
- A vibration-isolation system rejects high-frequency disturbances, adding further image stability on top of what the gimbal provides.
- Weather Resistant
- The ALTA 8 features a lightweight molded plastic enclosure to cover the flight control and power distribution board to protect them from the elements.
- Receiver Mounting Bay
- The ALTA 8 provides two fully enclosed receiver mounting bays to keep these sensitive components protected and dry.
- Silent Drive
- The ALTA 8 utilizes sinusoidal drive motor controls, and the motors are custom tuned to match the F45 flight controller, with optimizations for speed, reliability, and robustness. The motor drives are constantly monitoring a variety of parameters and reporting status to the SYNAPSE.
Required for Completion
- MoVI gimbal
- Transmitter (radio controller) and compatible receiver
- At least two flight batteries
- Aero Landing Gear (lower landing gear for flying a MoVI in the bottom mount configuration)
- An FPV system
UPC: 635414907852- 14SGH 14-Channel 2.4 GHz Computer Radio System
The heli-optimized 14SGH 14-Channel 2.4 GHz Computer Radio System from Futaba is a transmitter (radio controller) that can be programmed to control a multitude of RC aircraft, including fixed-wind planes, helicopters and multi-rotors, and gilders. It can also be used with certain production equipment, such as video stabilizer gimbals, that have compatible receivers. The transmitter features 14-channels and supports receivers with the FASSTest, FASST, and S-FHSS protocols. The "H" in the model number indicates that the throttle gimbal is smooth rather than ratcheted, which is considered the preferred arrangement by many heli fliers.
The programmable computer is able to store settings for up to 30 models internally, and this memory can be expanded using an SD or SDHC card up to 32GB in capacity. To access the menu to change settings or view data from the aircraft (where supported) there is a 1.8 x 3" back-lit LCD screen. The transmitter is configured for Mode 2. Mode two is the most common in the U.S., however users in other countries may be accustomed to a different Mode. In Mode 2, roll and pitch are controlled with the pilot's right hand while yaw and throttle are controlled with the pilot's left hand.
- Free user-updatable software - simply load the update on an SD card
- 10-character user naming and 10-character model naming
- SensorTouch programming technology
- Rubber grips on the sides and back
- Eye-socket for lanyard designed to provide perfect balancing
Controls
- Left and right assignable slider switches
- Two assignable rotary knobs
- Six assignable three-position switches
- One assignable momentary two-position switch
- One assignable two-position switch
- Wide top switch spacing
- Adjustable stick tension
- Dual ball bearing gimbals
- Four vibration warning types
- Home/Exit; User Menu/Servo Monitor buttons
- Audio earphone jack for telemetry alarms
- User stick calibration
- Trainer system
Computer
- Servo speed adjust
- Five programmable mixes
- V-tail, Ailvator, winglet, motor mixing
- Trim mix
- Logic switch (condition switch only)
- Internal programmer for S.Bus servos
- Servo monitor (neutral and moving tests)
- Integral timer with two count up/countdown timers
- Quick model select function
Airplane Features
- Flap setting menu
- Differential ailerons
- Five-point throttle and pitch curves
- Idle down
- Supports:
- Seven different wing types
- Three different tail types
- Two different rudder types
- Supported Mixing:
- Aileron to camber flap mixing
- Aileron to brake
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