Drone Compare Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 vs Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat
Which to choose
Pick the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 for sub-250 g weight (70 g vs 8,500 g) and higher wind resistance (12.9 m/s vs 10 m/s).
Pick the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat for longer flight time (54 min vs 30 min) and higher top speed (22 m/s vs 10 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $23,000
- Weight70 g vs 8,500 g
- Max Flight Time30 min vs 54 min
- Max Speed10 m/s vs 22 m/s
- Wind Resistance12.9 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels (EO Main Camera)12 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (Thermal Imager)0.33 MP vs N/A
- Obstacle AvoidanceActive (Avoidance) vs N/A
- RTKN/A vs Add-on
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| Specification | Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat | Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Inspired Flight | Teledyne FLIR |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | — | — |
| US Procurement | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified | Blue UAS Cleared |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Single Rotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $23,000 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.inspiredflight.com/if800 | https://defense.flir.com/defense-products/black-hornet-4-prs/ |
| Shop Page | https://shop.inspiredflight.com/products/if800-tomcat | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 8,500 g | 70 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 11,500 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 440 × 360 × 200 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP52 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 45°C | -20°C to 43°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 54 min | 30 min |
| Max Speed | 22 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,200 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 10 m/s | 12.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | — | EO Main Camera |
| Sensor Size | — | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | — | 12 MP |
| Focal Length | — | — |
| Aperture | — | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | — |
| ISO Range | — | — |
| Shutter Speed | — | — |
| Stabilization Type | — | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | — | 4032x3024 |
| Image Formats | — | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | — | 720p |
| Video Codec | — | — |
| Video Formats | — | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | — | Thermal Imager |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | — | — |
| Stabilization Axes | — | — |
| Tilt Range | — | — |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | — |
| Hover Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK | Add-on | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | — | — |
| Obstacle Avoidance | — | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | — | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink Blue | — |
| Max Range (CE) | — | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 6 km | 3 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps, 1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps | — |
| Cellular | — | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | — | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | — |
| SDK Support | — | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | — | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||