Specifications
ALTA 8 Pro Specifications
Included Items
Case
ALTA Pro
Long Range Radio Modem
a. Aerial portion mounted to ALTA
Isolator Cartridges
a. (6) Teal (Installed)
b. (6) Black
c. (6) Red
Inverted Landing Gear
Quick Release Battery Tray
ALTA Product Spares
USB-Futaba Power Cable
FPV Cables
a. Skyzone/BOSCAM
b. BOSCAM, small connector
c. ImmersionRC/Fat Shark
d. Ready Made RC
5.5mm Wrench
Hex Drivers (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm)
Electronic Luggage Scale
Documentation
Additional Required Components (Not Included in Base Package)
Radio Controller
ALTA Pro supports a variety of radio controllers as outlined in the Flight Controller Specifications. A minimum of five (5) channels are required, with four (4) used for flight control, and the remaining one (1) used for mode selection.
A radio controller with between six to ten channels is highly recommended to make use of Return-to-Land (RTH) and ALTA Pro’s other functions. It is recommended to use a radio controller with a three-way switch for Mode selection and a two-way switch for the Return-to-Land function. |
Flight Battery
ALTA Pro can accommodate a variety of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) flight battery packs. Battery packs must be 6S, having a nominal voltage of 22.2 V. Only run ALTA Pro using two packs at a time. Each pack must have a continuous discharge rating of 250 amps or greater, and a peak discharge rating of 500 amps or greater. For additional information on expected flight durations, refer to the Performance Section of this manual.
The use of flight packs which do not meet the voltage and discharge rating above (22.2V nominal, 250a continuous discharge, and 500a peak discharge) can cause damage to the ALTA and the batteries. |
Dimensions
Item | Dimension |
Unfolded Diameter (does not include Props) | 1325 mm - ALTA Pro |
Folded Diameter (does not include Props) | 660 mm - ALTA Pro |
Height to base of Toad In The Hole (TITH) | 263 mm - ALTA Pro |
Powerplant
Item | Specification |
Number of Motors | 8 - ALTA Pro 8 |
Motor Type | Direct Drive 3-Phase PMAC Outrunner |
Motor Make and Model | Freefly F45 |
Motor Max Continuous Power Output | 350 W |
Motor Max Instantaneous Peak Power Output | 950 W |
Maximum RPM (flat rated) | 6300 RPM |
Equivalent Kv | 384 |
Electronic Speed Controller | Freefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave ESC |
Propellers
Item | Spec |
Make and Model | Freefly ALTA Propeller |
Material | Carbon fiber with balsa core |
Propeller Orientation | (4) CW and (4) CCW Props - ALTA Pro 8 |
Propeller Type | 18 × 6 Folding |
Battery
Item | Spec |
Nominal Battery Voltage | 6S / 22.2V |
Maximum Battery Size (GroundView) | 240 × 175 × 80 mm |
Maximum Battery Size (SkyView) | 220 x 156 x 64 mm |
Maximum Battery Quantity | 2 Battery Packs (Parallel) |
Minimum Battery Quantity | 2 Battery Packs (Parallel) |
Battery Connectors | 2× EC5 (Parallel) |
Required Minimum Battery Discharge Rating (Per Pack) | 250A / 500A Peak |
Weight
Item | Spec |
Maximum Gross for Takeoff | 18.1 kg (40.0 lbs) - ALTA Pro 8 |
Maximum Useful Load | 12.0 kg (26.4 lbs) - ALTA Pro 8 |
Maximum Payload | 9.1 kg (20.0 lbs) - ALTA Pro 8 |
Typical Standard Empty Weight | 6.2 kg (13.6 lbs) - ALTA Pro 8 |
Specific Loadings
Item | Spec |
Typical Specific Power | 145 W/kg |
Thrust Ratio at MTOW1 | 1.85 : 1 |
Flight Controller
Item | Spec |
Autopilot Name | PX4 |
Flight Modes | Manual, Height Mode, Position Mode , Return-to-Land (RTH), Autoland, Waypoint Mission mode |
Supported Inputs: | DSMX, DSM2, S.Bus, S.Bus2 |
Supported Radios | Futaba S.Bus & S.Bus2, DSMX, DSM2 (Spektrum/JR) |
Supported Radio Controller Telemetry Systems | Futaba w/ built-in voltage sense port |
Minimum Radio Controller Channels Required | 5 |
Supported GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
Supported Satellite-based Augmentation System | QZSS, WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS |
First-Person View System Video Formats | NTSC, PAL |
Supported First-Person View Transmitters | Skyzone, BOSCAM, ImmersionRC, Fat Shark |
Supported First-Person View Cameras | Ready Made RC RMRC-700XVN (Recommended), Runcam Eagle 2 Pro, or similar |
First-Person View OSD Telemetry | User Configurable |
Installed Transceivers | RFD900/868X Long Range Telemetry System Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n |
Default Data Logging Rate | 25Hz |
Lighting and Indication
Item | Spec |
Status Light | 1 Watt Red, 1 Watt White LED |
Orientation Lights | 3-Watt RGB LED |
Orientation Light Color Options | Off, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Cyan, Purple, White |
FPV Ability | FPV SD with OSD overlay |
GPS Light Color Scheme | Solid Blue - Armed Without GPS Lock |
Solid Green - Armed With GPS Lock | |
Breathing (Any Color) - Waiting/Standby | |
Blue (Solid or Breathing) - No GPS Lock | |
Green (Solid or Breathing) - GPS Lock | |
Fast Blinking Red - Arming Error |
Isolation Systems
Item | Spec |
Vibration Isolation System | O-Rings |
Option 1: Soft / Light Payloads | Red O-Rings |
Option 2: Medium / Medium Payloads | Teal O-Rings |
Option 3: Stiff / Heavy Payloads | Black O-Rings |
External Systems Mounting
Item | Spec |
Mounting Locations | FPV Transmitter Mount GPS Mount Telemetry Radio Mount |
Mounting System | |
FPV Camera Mount | Between Booms 1 & 8 - ALTA Pro 8 |
FPV Transmitter Mount | Boom 2 - ALTA Pro 8 |
GPS Mount | Boom 7 - ALTA Pro 8 |
Telemetry Radio Mount | Boom 3 - ALTA Pro 8 |
Expansion Port Pin-outs
UART Port
Pin | Signal | Voltage (V) |
1 | VCC | +5V |
2 | TX (Out) | +3.3V |
3 | RX (In) | +3.3V |
4 | CTS (In) | +3.3V |
5 | RTS (Out) | +3.3V |
6 | GND | GND |
GPS2 Port
Pin | Signal | Voltage (V) |
1 | VCC | +5V |
2 | TX (Out) | +3.3V |
3 | RX (In) | +3.3V |
4 | I2C1 SCL | +3.3V |
5 | I2C1 SDA | +3.3V |
6 | GND | GND |
CAN Ports
Pin | Signal | Voltage (V) |
1 | VCC | +5V |
2 | CAN_H | +5V |
3 | CAN_L | +5V |
4 | GND | GND |
I2C Port
Pin | Signal | Voltage (V) |
1 | VCC | +5V |
2 | I2C1 SCL | +3.3V (1.5K pull-up) |
3 | I2C1 SDA | +3.3V (1.5K pull-up) |
4 | GND | GND |
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