Drone Compare FIMI X8 Tele Max vs DJI Inspire 3
Which to choose
Pick the FIMI X8 Tele Max for a lower price ($409 vs $16,499) and longer flight time (47 min vs 28 min).
Pick the DJI Inspire 3 for higher wind resistance (12 m/s vs 7.9 m/s) and higher top speed (26 m/s vs 18 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$409 vs $16,499
- Weight748 g vs 3,995 g
- Max Flight Time47 min vs 28 min
- Max Speed18 m/s vs 26 m/s
- Wind Resistance7.9 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide)48 MP vs 44.7 MP
- Megapixels (Telephoto)13 MP vs N/A
- Sensor Size (Wide)1/2" vs Full Frame
- Sensor Size (Telephoto)1/2.5" vs N/A
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| Specification | DJI Inspire 3 | FIMI X8 Tele Max |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | FIMI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3, C5 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €15,499 | — |
| Price (US) | $16,499 | $409 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.dji.com/inspire-3 | https://www.fimi.com/fimi-x8-tele-max.html |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-inspire-3 | https://store.fimi.com/products/fimix8telemax-camera-drone |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3,995 g | 748 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,310 g | 817 g |
| Folded Dimensions | — | 218 × 106 × 72.6 mm |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 28 min | 47 min |
| Max Speed | 26 m/s | 18 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | 7,000 m | 5,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 7.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Zenmuse X9-8K Air | Wide |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1/2" |
| Pixel Binning | — | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 44.7 MP | 48 MP |
| Focal Length | 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8, f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Zoom | — | 5x Digital |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 100-25600, 200-6400 | 100-25600 (Video Auto), 100-6400 (Video Manual), 100-6400 (Photo) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-8s | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8192x5456 | 8064x6048 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | 3 Frames, 5 Frames | — |
| AEB EV Bias | 0.7 EV | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | 180°, Vertical, Wide Angle |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 8K/25fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.264 (AVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MOV, CinemaDNG | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal, D-Log, D-Gamut | Normal, HDR |
| Camera 2 | — | Telephoto |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal | Integrated 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 10° |
| Pan Range | -300° to 300° | 0° to 0° |
| Roll Range | -20° to 20° | 0° to 0° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou | BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) |
| RTK | Yes | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Downward, Upward | Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 3 Pro | RokLink 5.0 |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 20 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps | 720p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | DJI Pilot 2 | FIMI Navi 3.0 |
| Supported OS | Android | iOS, Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Mission Types | — | Waypoint |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 1,000 GB | 0 GB |
| Max MicroSD | — | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Hyperlapse | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| Data Encryption | ✗ No | — |
| Expansion Port | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | — | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | — | ✗ No |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||