N556NU - Freefly Systems Alta 8 Pro Aircraft Registration

UASX

FREEFLY SYSTEMS ALTA 8 PRO

Aircraft Description

N556NU is a Freefly Systems ALTA 8 PRO, a 8-engine electric aircraft registered to Nasa Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A716F4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N556NU was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Freefly Systems is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 41 Freefly Systems aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the ALTA 8 PRO model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N556NU. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
FREEFLY SYSTEMS
Model
ALTA 8 PRO
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
UASXUnmanned Aircraft (Other)
Weight Class
UAV up to 55 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
Address
6 E TAYLOR ST
City
HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia23681-2130
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Electric
Number of Engines
8
Mode S Code (Oct)
51613364
Mode S Code (Hex)
A716F4

Additional Details

Registration
N556NU
Serial Number
ECN2688777
Number of Engines
8
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01332638

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC