Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP Camera with Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 Mapping Lens for Astro Max

Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP Camera with Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 Mapping Lens: Professional mapping payload for Astro enterprise operations

The Sony ILX-LR1 Mapping Payload delivers high-accuracy imaging for enterprise mapping, surveying, and infrastructure inspection missions. Featuring a 61 MP full-frame sensor and Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 lens, it captures high-fidelity imagery optimized for 3D modeling and orthomosaic production. Designed and assembled in the USA using NDAA-compliant components, this payload integrates seamlessly with Freefly Astro series aircraft for precise and efficient data collection.

Precision imaging for mapping and data collection

The ILX-LR1 camera offers 61 MP resolution and a full-frame Exmor R sensor that delivers outstanding detail and dynamic range for professional mapping applications. Combined with the Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 lens, it produces sharp, color-accurate images from edge to edge. Weighing just 970 g, the payload is optimized for Astro’s flight balance and typically achieves 28-34 minutes of endurance on dual SL8 batteries.

Integrated for Astro workflow and field efficiency

The LR1 Payload mounts via Freefly’s Smart Dovetail system for instant electrical and data connectivity. Operators can trigger image capture directly from the Pilot Pro controller and receive real-time status feedback. It ships in a compact hard case for secure transport, complete with a Sigma lens and space for additional optics.

Key Features and Benefits

• 61 MP full-frame sensor for survey-grade imagery
• Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 lens for crisp edge-to-edge focus
• 970 g payload weight optimized for Astro series flight
• Designed and assembled in the USA with NDAA compliance
• Smart Dovetail interface for seamless mount and data integration
• 9,504 × 6,336 pixel resolution for high-accuracy mapping
• Compatible with Astro and Astro Max aircraft systems
• Typical 28-34 minute flight time per dual battery set
• Compact travel case for lens and payload protection
• Fully supported by Freefly and Dronefly technical teams

Applications and Use Cases

• Aerial mapping and surveying for infrastructure and urban planning
• Construction documentation and progress tracking missions
• Environmental and resource management analysis
• Powerline and pipeline inspection with precision imaging
• Emergency response and public safety mapping operations
• Research and development requiring high-resolution terrain models
• Agricultural monitoring and field survey applications

The Sony ILX-LR1 Mapping Payload offers professional image quality and secure integration for Freefly Astro operators worldwide. It’s a trusted solution for survey-grade data collection and enterprise inspection missions.

Dronefly provides authorized Freefly payloads, system integration, and mission support for enterprise operators. Order today to equip your Astro with a fully certified 61 MP mapping payload.