N558NU - Freefly Systems Alta X Aircraft Registration

UASX

FREEFLY SYSTEMS ALTA X

Aircraft Description

N558NU is a Freefly Systems ALTA X, a four-engine electric aircraft registered to Nasa Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71E62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N558NU was last updated on January 23, 2026. 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 X model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N558NU. 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 X
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
UASXUnmanned Aircraft (Other)
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 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
4
Mode S Code (Oct)
51617142
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71E62

Additional Details

Registration
N558NU
Serial Number
1792C0000000008B2
Number of Engines
4
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
January 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01332635

Data Source

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

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