Freefly Astro support with Propeller

Who should you go to with questions about using your Freefly Astro drone with Propeller?

Unboxing Icon.png Drone Acquisition Questions Contact
I have some initial questions. Could I see a demo? Freefly Support
I'm interested in purchasing. Propeller Sales & Freefly Support
Checklist Icon.png Pre-Flight Questions Contact Helpful Links/Tips
What steps must I take when unboxing the drone and preparing for my first flight? Freefly Support & Dealer Support Register your drone
How do I get my drone registered in Propeller? Propeller Customer Success & Propeller Hardware Support How to Register a Drone with Propeller to Use with the PPK Workflow
How do I get my drone registered with the FAA? What about airspace requirements? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

FAA DroneZone

What is Airspace and How to Check For Airspace Restrictions

Airmap or your LAANC approval site of choice

What are the hardware limitations of this drone? Freefly Support

Technical Specifications

Before you go into the field

What happens if the drone breaks or there is a crash? Is there a warranty? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

Warranty and Repairs

Contact Freefly Support

How do I properly care for the drone?  Freefly Support & Dealer Support Standard Maintenance Procedures
Data Collection Icon.png Data Collection Questions Contact Helpful Links/Tips
How do I plan a mission? What settings should I use? What makes a good takeoff location? How much wind is too much? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

Flight Modes

Mapping Workflow

Mission Planning

Operation

I am trying to plan a mission using a KML file and need help. Freefly Support & Dealer Support Using KML files for flight planning
How do I plan a linear/corridor mission? Freefly Support & Dealer Support Corridor Mapping

What should I be paying attention to while flying?

How do I land the drone?

Freefly Support & Dealer Support

During the flight

Reposition for landing

Do I need to use ground control? Can I use AeroPoints with the Freefly Astro? What should my Ground Control layout look like? How does an AeroPoint work? Propeller Customer Success

How to Use Ground Control

What are AeroPoints?

Why Can't I Upload PPK Data? Common Errors and How To Resolve Them

I'm in the field and having a problem (drone won’t connect, won't take off, calibration, etc.) Freefly Support & Propeller Hardware Support

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Reboot the drone and try again. 

If that fails, try the takeoff from a different location. 

If that fails, download the flight logs and open a support ticket. You may also contact your distributor.

I have a question about airspace. Should I be flying here? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

How to Check Airspace Restrictions

Training Video: How to Check and Unlock Airspace

Airmap or your LAANC approval site of choice

How does updating the firmware work? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

Updating Astro Firmware

Updating Auterion

I want to fly manually. What do I need to know? Freefly Support & Dealer Support Manual flying
Are there recommended SD cards? Freefly Support & Dealer Support

SD Cards for different payloads

Only use the SD cards included with your Freefly Astro purchase

If there are issues with the supplied SD cards, try reformatting

  How do I know if everything was captured properly? Freefly Support & Dealer Support  
Data Upload Icon.png Data Upload & Processing Questions Contact Helpful Links/Tips
How do I get data off AeroPoints? The AeroPoint won’t connect to my hotspot. Propeller Hardware Support Troubleshooting AeroPoint 2s
How do I set up a site in Propeller? How do I choose a coordinate system? Propeller Customer Success

How to Create a New Site in the Propeller Platform

Creating a Site and Selecting a Coordinate Reference System

What is a Coordinate Reference System?

Since I’m not using Propeller PPK, what other post processing methods are available? Freefly Support & Dealer Support PPK Geotagging
How do I upload drone data and ground control points? What filters should I choose? Propeller Customer Success

Uploading a PPK Survey From a Freefly Astro

How Do I Upload Ground Control Points?

Uploading High Accuracy Geotagged Photo Datasets

Filtering Your Data

Post Processing Icon.png
Post-Processing Questions Contact Helpful Links/Tips
How can I check my data’s accuracy? Who can I contact if I have some concerns? Propeller Customer Success What is the Processing Report?
How do I add design files to the platform? Propeller Customer Success

Upload a Design Surface

Working with DXF Files

Get Started Uploading Data

How do I use the Propeller platform?
What tools are available in the platform?
Propeller Customer Success

Getting Started with the Propeller Platform

Platform training slides


I still can’t do it! 

For AeroPoint issues, please contact the Propeller hardware support team by emailing hardwaresupport@propelleraero.com.au

For other Freefly Astro questions, please contact Freefly Support via their contact form.

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