{"product_id":"freefly-lr1-laser-range-finder-upgrade","title":"Freefly LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreefly LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade is a lightweight, user-installable distance measurement module designed for the Freefly LR1 Payload. Featuring an integrated Lightware SF20\/C sensor, this upgrade adds real-time distance measurement capabilities to compatible drone platforms, helping operators collect valuable distance data during aerial imaging, surveying, inspection, and mapping missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe module connects directly to the LR1 Payload through its expansion port and provides a live distance readout in Auterion Mission Control (AMC). When a photograph is captured, the distance measurement at that moment is automatically saved in the image metadata, simplifying data management and supporting more efficient post-flight analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for straightforward installation and minimal impact on payload weight, the LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade is a practical addition for professionals who require distance information alongside high-resolution aerial imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Lightware SF20\/C Sensor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides distance measurement capabilities in a compact module designed specifically for the LR1 Payload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurement Range up to 100 Meters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures distances up to 100 meters under specified target reflectivity conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-Time Distance Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Displays live distance readings in Auterion Mission Control (AMC) at a 5 Hz update rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic Image Metadata Integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saves the distance reading at the time of photo capture into the image metadata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds only 45 grams of installed weight, minimizing the impact on the aircraft's payload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser-Installable Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attaches to the LR1 Payload using four mounting screws and connects through the existing expansion port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated Counterweight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes a counterweight to support the appropriate payload balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Upgrade Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be used alongside the LR1 Thermal Upgrade with the larger counterweight plate supplied with the Thermal Upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreamlined Data Collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps reduce manual data recording and simplifies workflows that require distance information associated with captured images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensor Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensor Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightware SF20\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Measurement Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 meters at 70% reflectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdate Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Hz in Auterion Mission Control (AMC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistance Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live distance readout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetadata Recording:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distance value at the time of photo capture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalled Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four mounting screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LR1 Payload expansion port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Payload:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly LR1 Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Aircraft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly Astro and Alta X Gen2 equipped with the LR1 Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Additional application installation is required to enable the distance sensor functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Module Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be installed with the LR1 Thermal Upgrade when using the larger counterweight plate included with the Thermal Upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerial Surveying and Mapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture distance measurements alongside aerial imagery to support surveying, mapping, and geospatial data collection workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrastructure Inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect distance information while photographing buildings, bridges, towers, and other infrastructure assets. The live readout helps operators monitor distance during inspection missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy and Utility Inspections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport inspection workflows involving power infrastructure, renewable energy installations, industrial facilities, and other critical assets where distance information can complement visual documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial and Asset Documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord distance readings associated with captured photographs to improve documentation and provide additional context for subsequent analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Aerial Imaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance imaging workflows by associating distance measurements with individual photographs, helping teams organize and interpret collected data after flight operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × LR1 Distance Sensor Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × M3 × 5 Button Head Cap Screws (BHCS) for sensor mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × M3 × 10 Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) for sensor mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 × M3 × 8 Flat Head Cap Screws (FHCS) for counterweight mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Sensor Module Counterweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade is designed for straightforward installation by the user. The sensor module attaches directly to the LR1 Payload using the supplied mounting hardware and connects to the payload's expansion port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional application must be installed on the compatible aircraft to enable the distance sensor functionality. Once configured, operators can view live distance readings in AMC and have the distance value recorded in image metadata when photographs are captured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen combining the laser range finder with the LR1 Thermal Upgrade, use the larger counterweight plate supplied with the Thermal Upgrade to support the combined configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade adds practical distance measurement functionality without requiring a separate external sensor system. Its lightweight design, direct payload integration, live distance display, and automatic image metadata recording help streamline professional aerial data collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor surveying teams, infrastructure inspectors, energy operators, and industrial imaging professionals, this upgrade provides useful distance information that complements the imagery collected by the LR1 Payload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 910-00841\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laser Range Finder \/ Distance Sensor Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly LR1 Payload on Astro or Alta X Gen2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Measurement Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 meters at 70% reflectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalled Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Freefly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67785160065250,"sku":"910-00841","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5090\/1474\/files\/Astro-LR1-Payload-Laser.png?v=1792685074","url":"https:\/\/greenvistaliving.com\/products\/freefly-lr1-laser-range-finder-upgrade","provider":"Green Vista Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}