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FREEFLY ALTA 8 UAS with Futaba

User Manual for FREEFLY ALTA 8 UAS with Futaba 14SGH Controller

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Product description

• ALTA 8 UAS for Aerial Cinematography 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

  • The ALTA 8 comes as an ARF (almost ready-to-fly) bundle. It features a hard transit case, Quick-release top handle, and inverted landing gear for top-mounting the gimbal. In addition to these included items, typical use cases may require the following:
  • 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

• Case

• Case Lid Foam

• 18 x Isolator Cartridges

• Electronic Luggage Scale

• Inverted Landing Gear for Top Mounting Drone

• USB to Futaba Power Cable

• 4 x Antenna Tubes

• 4 x FPV Cables

• Quick Release Battery Tray

• FPV Mount Plate

• Installation Hardware

• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Also Includes

• 14SGH 14-Channel 2.4 GHz Computer Radio System

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Technical parameters

• ALTA 8 UAS for Aerial Cinematography

  Payload Capacity	Up to 20.0 lb / 9.1 kg
  Specific Power	145 W/kg
  Thrust Ratio	1.85:1

  Payload Mounting	Mounting Locations: Bottom and top mount Mounting System: Freefly Toad in the Hole, (TITH) Quick Release FPV Camera Mount: Between Booms 8 & 1 FPV Transmitter Mount: Boom 2
  Isolation System	Vibration Isolation System: Silicone O-Rings Soft / Light Payloads: Red O-Rings Medium / Medium Payloads: Teal O-Rings Stiff / Heavy Payloads: Black O-Rings
  Lighting and Indication	Status Light: 1 W red, 1 W white LEDs Orientation Lights: 3 W RGB LED Orientation Light Color Options: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, White

  Model	Freefly F45
  Quantity	8
  Type	Direct Drive 3-Phase PMAC Outrunner
  Max Continuous Power Output	350 W
  Max Instantaneous Peak Power	950 W
  Maximum RPM	6300 rpm (flat rated)
  Motor Velocity Constant	384 Kv
  ESC	Model: Freefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave ESC

  Model	Freefly SYNAPSE flight controller
  Number of Channels	Transmitter must support more than 5 channels
  Supported Radios	Futaba S.Bus & S.Bus2 DSMX DSM2 (Spektrum/JR) PPM PPM Invert PPM Graupner
  Supported Telemetry Systems	Futaba w/ built-in voltage sense port
  Connectivity	Inputs: DSMX, DSM2, S.Bus, S.Bus2, PPM, FPV SD
  Flight Modes	Manual Height Mode Position Mode Return-To-Home Autoland
  GPS Support	GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo SBAS: QZSS, WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS

  Installed Transceivers	Wi-Fi
  Data Logging Rate	25 Hz

  Supported FPV Transmitters	Skyzone BOSCAM ImmersionRC Fat Shark Note: NTSC and PAL FPV devices supported
  Supported FPV Cameras	Ready Made RC
  OSD Support	Depends on installed telemetry system (available separately)

  Model	Freefly ALTA
  Type	18 x 6 folding
  Configuration	4 x CW and 4 x CCW propellers
  Material	Carbon fiber with balsa core

  Voltage	6S / 22.2V
  Maximum Battery Size	9.44 x 7 x 3.14" / 240 x 180 x 80 mm
  Battery Quantity	2 battery packs (parallel)
  Connector	2 x EC5 (parallel)
  Discharge Rate	Per Pack: 250 A / 500 A peak (or better)

  Dimensions	Unfolded Diameter: 52.16" / 1325 mm (does not include Props) Folded Diameter: 25.98" / 660 mm (does not include Props) Height to base of Toad in The Hole (TITH): 10.35" / 263 mm
  Weight	Maximum Gross for Takeoff: 40 lb /18.1 kg Maximum Useful Load: 26.4 lb / 12 kg Maximum Payload: 20.0 lb / 9.1 kg Typical Standard Empty Weight: 13.6 lb / 6.2 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	67.0 x 33.0 x 23.0"

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