Payload Overview and Setup

LR1 Payload Hardware Overview

Astro + LR1 Payload is designed to fill the needs of enterprise mapping and inspection workflows.

• Learn more about the Astro aircraft here.
• The LR1 Payload consists of a Freefly gimbal with an integrated Sony ILX-LR1 camera. It is developed for use with Astro and other vehicles that use the Freefly Smart Dovetail and the Pixhawk Payload Bus standard.

LR1 Payload in hard case with multiple lenses

Installing the Isolator

Smart Dovetail Isolator System

Installing/Removing the Gimbal from Astro

Smart Dovetail is not hotswap compatible. To avoid damaging Astro or your payload, please power off the aircraft before attaching or removing a Smart Dovetail payload.

Installing/Removing Payloads

Updating Gimbal and Camera Firmware

Gimbal FirmwarePayload Camera Firmware Update

Updating Astro and AMC

LR1 Payload is compatible with: - Astro firmware 1.6 and above. - AMC 1.28.10 and above

See Astro Software Release Notes for the latest updates.