Drone Compare Freefly Alta X Gen2 vs FIMI X8 Tele Max
Which to choose
Pick the Freefly Alta X Gen2 for higher wind resistance (10 m/s vs 7.9 m/s) and higher top speed (26 m/s vs 18 m/s).
Pick the FIMI X8 Tele Max for a lower price ($409 vs $39,650).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$39,650 vs $409
- Weight10,860 g vs 748 g
- Max Flight Time50 min vs 47 min
- Max Flight Distance20 km vs N/A
- Max Speed26 m/s vs 18 m/s
- Wind Resistance10 m/s vs 7.9 m/s
- Megapixels (RED Komodo 6K)19.9 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1))61 MP vs 13 MP
- Sensor Size (RED Komodo 6K)Super 35 vs 1/2"
User Reviews
| Specification | Freefly Alta X Gen2 | FIMI X8 Tele Max |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Freefly | FIMI |
| Rating | 5 | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | None |
| US Procurement | — | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €36,478 | — |
| Price (US) | $39,650 | $409 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://freeflysystems.com/alta-x | https://www.fimi.com/fimi-x8-tele-max.html |
| Shop Page | https://store.freeflysystems.com/products/alta-x-gen2 | https://store.fimi.com/products/fimix8telemax-camera-drone |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10,860 g | 748 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 34,860 g | 817 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 877 × 877 × 387 mm | 218 × 106 × 72.6 mm |
| IP Rating | IP43 | None |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 50 min | 47 min |
| Max Speed | 26 m/s | 18 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 4 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 4 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 20 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 5,000 m | 5,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 10 m/s | 7.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | RED Komodo 6K | Wide |
| Sensor Size | Super 35 | 1/2" |
| Pixel Binning | — | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 19.9 MP | 48 MP |
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.6 |
| Zoom | — | 5x Digital |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 250-12800 (Native) | 100-25600 (Video Auto), 100-6400 (Video Manual), 100-6400 (Photo) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-1/24s (Global Shutter) | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 6144x3240 | 8064x6048 |
| Image Formats | RAW (Proprietary) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | 180°, Vertical, Wide Angle |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 6K/40fps, 5K/48fps, 4K/60fps, 2K/120fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 | — |
| Video Formats | MOV | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal | Normal, HDR |
| Camera 2 | LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1) | Telephoto |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Freefly MoVI Pro | Integrated 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 165° | -90° to 10° |
| Pan Range | -360° to 360° | 0° to 0° |
| Roll Range | -60° to 60° | 0° to 0° |
| Gimbal 2 | LR1 Gimbal | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Hover Accuracy | — | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) |
| RTK | 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 | — | Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | None | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | — | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink 1.1 | RokLink 5.0 |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 20 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps, 720p/30fps | 720p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Auterion Suite | FIMI Navi 3.0 |
| Supported OS | Android | iOS, Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | ✗ No |
| Mission Types | Waypoint | Waypoint |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | 0 GB |
| Max MicroSD | — | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Hyperlapse | — | ✓ Yes |
| Night Scene | — | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||