Freefly Systems’ Post

View organization page for Freefly Systems, graphic

14,567 followers

Astro Tech -- Big Props = Big Challenge For maximum flight time you want to run the largest props you can at their optimal RPM. Astro uses 21 inch props on a drone body that is only 55 inches tip-to-tip size. 96.2% of our total drone area is swept prop area. So why doesn't every drone use such large props? As you increase prop size it becomes more and more difficult to accelerate and decelerate the prop, ever notice how FPV drones use absurdly small props? They trade prop size / flight time for control bandwidth. On Astro we spent years developing motor drive HW and control algorithms that allow us to have both huge slow spinning props with incredible stability. This allows Astro long flight times, incredible precision, and super low noise footprint. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gePCugqr #freeflyastro

Ty Audronis

Founder & CEO, Tempest Droneworx

2mo

We just can't sing enough praises for our Astro fleet. They're amazing machines, and we can't wait to show you what we've done with them ;)

Matthew Bandy

AI. Drones. Resource data that is faster, better, safer, and more efficient.

2mo

Does the prop sweep also limit the height profile of the batteries?

Like
Reply

I already liked the Astro, I can’t wait to get my hands on Prime!

Greg Beck

Award winning, quick turnaround PCB assembly services, AS9100, ISO13485. In the heart of Silicon Valley.

2mo

I love when companies use real physics & aerodynamics in marketing!!

Like
Reply
Matt Isenbarger

Creating the world’s most productive drone ecosystem

2mo

💨

Like
Reply
See more comments

To view or add a comment, sign in

Explore topics