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Updated May 25, 2024
FREEFLY

Freefly Alta 6

A compact hexacopter designed for professional cinematography, offering a balance of payload capacity and flight time.

ProfessionalCinemaPhotography

Price

$15,995

🇺🇸 USD • Local market price

Weight

7,500 g

Total weight including battery

Flight Time

20 mins

Average flight time in normal conditions

Wind Resistance

6/10

Ability to handle wind conditions

Maximum Altitude

4,572 m

Maximum operating altitude

Temperature Range

-10°C to 40°C

Operating temperature range

Maximum Wind Speed

18 mph

Maximum recommended wind speed

Performance Analysis

Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
33.2/100
Grade: D
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.003 min/g
D
4.4/100
Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
17.2/100
D
17.2/100
Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
80.6/100
B
80.6/100
Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
55.3/100
D
55.3/100
Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
31/100
D
31/100
Precision Control
Stability & control precision
88/100
B+
88/100
All-Weather Capability
Performance across conditions
80.3/100
B
80.3/100
Range Efficiency
Distance per weight
0.53 km/kg
D
1.8/100

Performance Insights(9 insights)

✓ 4 strengths! 4 areas to consider→ 1 recommendations
  • ✓Excellent performance per dollar (0.278/k$) - top-tier performance value in its price range
  • ✓Excellent all-weather reliability (80.3/100) - suitable for professional operations that can't be delayed by weather
  • ✓Excellent cinematography precision (88/100) - can deliver professional-quality smooth footage
  • →Heavy drone (7500g) - requires careful attention to local regulations and may need special permits
  • ✓High altitude capability (4572m) - suitable for mountainous regions and high-elevation operations
  • !Below-average overall performance (33.2/100, Grade D) - consider if this meets your specific needs
  • !Lower power efficiency (4.4/100) - consider shorter flights or frequent battery changes
  • !Premium pricing relative to performance (2.5/100) - evaluate features vs cost for your use case
  • !Premium pricing concerns - performance may not justify the high price point compared to alternatives

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