# 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.](https://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/)
* 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.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/X1LN9zEixPU4X9AoMsck" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>LR1 Payload in hard case with multiple lenses</p></figcaption></figure></div>

## Installing the Isolator

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[Smart Dovetail Isolator System](/ecosystem/accessories/smart-dovetail-isolator-system.md)
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## Installing/Removing the Gimbal from Astro

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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.
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[Installing/Removing Payloads](/ecosystem/payloads/payload-maintenance/installing-removing-payloads.md)
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## Updating Gimbal Firmware

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[Gimbal Firmware](/ecosystem/payloads/payload-maintenance/gimbal-firmware.md)
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## Updating Astro and AMC

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LR1 Payload is compatible with:\
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\- Astro firmware 1.6 and above.\
\- AMC 1.28.10 and above
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See [Astro Software Release Notes](https://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/maintenance/software-release-notes) for the latest updates.
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