Drone Compare Freefly Alta X Gen2 vs Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat
Which to choose
Pick the Freefly Alta X Gen2 for higher top speed (26 m/s vs 22 m/s).
Pick the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat for a lower price ($23,000 vs $39,650).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$39,650 vs $23,000
- Weight10,860 g vs 8,500 g
- Max Flight Time50 min vs 54 min
- Max Flight Distance20 km vs N/A
- Max Speed26 m/s vs 22 m/s
- Megapixels (RED Komodo 6K)19.9 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1))61 MP vs N/A
- Sensor Size (RED Komodo 6K)Super 35 vs N/A
- Sensor Size (LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1))Full Frame vs N/A
User Reviews
| Specification | Freefly Alta X Gen2 | Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Freefly | Inspired Flight |
| Rating | 5 | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2026 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | — |
| US Procurement | — | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €36,478 | — |
| Price (US) | $39,650 | $23,000 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://freeflysystems.com/alta-x | https://www.inspiredflight.com/if800 |
| Shop Page | https://store.freeflysystems.com/products/alta-x-gen2 | https://shop.inspiredflight.com/products/if800-tomcat |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10,860 g | 8,500 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 34,860 g | 11,500 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 877 × 877 × 387 mm | 440 × 360 × 200 mm |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP43 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -20°C to 45°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 50 min | 54 min |
| Max Speed | 26 m/s | 22 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 4 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 4 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 20 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 5,000 m | 4,200 m |
| Wind Resistance | 10 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | RED Komodo 6K | — |
| Sensor Size | Super 35 | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 19.9 MP | — |
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | — |
| ISO Range | 250-12800 (Native) | — |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-1/24s (Global Shutter) | — |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | 6144x3240 | — |
| Image Formats | RAW (Proprietary) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 6K/40fps, 5K/48fps, 4K/60fps, 2K/120fps | — |
| Video Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 | — |
| Video Formats | MOV | — |
| Color Profiles | Normal | — |
| Camera 2 | LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1) | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Freefly MoVI Pro | — |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 165° | — |
| Pan Range | -360° to 360° | — |
| Roll Range | -60° to 60° | — |
| Gimbal 2 | LR1 Gimbal | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Hover Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK | Add-on | Add-on |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | — | — |
| Obstacle Avoidance | None | — |
| Sensing Technology | — | — |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink 1.1 | Herelink Blue |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 6 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps, 720p/30fps | 1080p/60fps, 1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Auterion Suite | — |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint | Waypoint |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||