iFlight
iFlight is a Chinese vertically-integrated FPV drone manufacturer producing airframes, motors, flight controllers, ESCs, radios, and accessories, selling globally through direct e-commerce and a dealer network to filmmakers, freestyle pilots, and educators across 48+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersHuizhou, China
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What iFlight does
iFlight is a Chinese manufacturer of FPV (First Person View) drones and related electronics headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong, operating as Huizhou iFlight Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. since 2014. The company is vertically integrated, designing and producing its own motor lineup (XING/XING2 series with unibell construction and titanium shafts), BLITZ F7/H7 flight controllers and BLITZ E55/E80 ESCs, Fullsend brand batteries, frames, propellers, and the Commando series of ELRS radio transmitters, alongside integrated goggles such as the Skyviz line. Its product surface is organized into six use-case series covering Cinelifter (Taurus X8 Pro Max V2, Centurion X8, Proxima 6), Long Range (SH CineLR 7, Nazgul Evoque F7, Chimera7 Pro), Freestyle (Nazgul Evoque F5 V3, Afterburner Sport, SH CineFlow 5), Cinewhoop (Defender 20 Lite, Defender 25), Racing (MACH R5 Ultra), and Tinywhoop (Defender 12), plus the 2RAW and SH Cine sub-brands and a drone soccer / STEM education kit line.
iFlight makes money primarily through hardware sales across a broad price ladder from approximately $189 entry-level units (Nazgul ECO DC5 WTFPV) to $3,400+ professional cinelifters, with ready-to-fly (RTF) bundles including drone, radio, and goggles priced between roughly $1,300 and $1,425. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via shop.iflight.com with global shipping (free over $100), augmented by an authorized retail store network, B2B dealer/reseller program, and an affiliate scheme with tiered 3% to 5% commissions. Customer segments span cinematic FPV pilots and filmmakers using GoPro / RED / BMPCC / Z CAM cameras, freestyle enthusiasts, long-range pilots, racing competitors, indoor / tinywhoop hobbyists, and educational institutions running drone soccer programs. The company explicitly excludes Russia and Ukraine from its served geographies. No revenue, headcount, funding, ownership, or management disclosures are present in the available source data, leaving the company's financial scale and governance profile undisclosed.
iFlight firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iFlight
- Legal name
- Huizhou iFlight Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://iflight.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- iFlight is a Chinese vertically-integrated FPV drone manufacturer producing airframes, motors, flight controllers, ESCs, radios, and accessories, selling globally through direct e-commerce and a dealer network to filmmakers, freestyle pilots, and educators across 48+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
iFlight industry classification
Industry- Product category
- FPV Drones
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC), Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL)
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Where iFlight is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huizhou
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
iFlight business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- FPV Drone Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling ready-to-fly (RTF) and bind-and-fly (BNF) FPV drones, including Cinelifter, Long Range, Freestyle, Cinewhoop, and Racing series. Products range from entry-level to professional cinematography-grade drones.
- Drone Parts and Accessories: Sales of replacement parts (frames, arms, propellers), motors (XING, XING2 series), electronics (ESCs, flight controllers), batteries (Fullsend brand), and accessories (goggles, antennas, cables)
- Affiliate Program: 3% average commission for affiliates who refer customers through affiliate links, with bonus incentives (up to 2% extra for $10,000+ quarterly sales). Commission withdrawal available when balance exceeds $200.
- ELRS Radio Systems: Sales of proprietary Commando series radio transmitters and ExpressLRS receivers supporting 2.4GHz, 868MHz, and 900MHz frequencies
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level FPV drones (WTFPV/Analog) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard HD FPV drones with DJI O3/O4 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ready-to-Fly (RTF) Bundles |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional Cinelifter Drones |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Affiliate Commission Structure |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
iFlight product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iFlight manufactures and sells FPV (First Person View) drones across multiple categories—Cinelifter, Long Range, Freestyle, Cinewhoop, Racing, and Tinywhoop—offered in bind-and-fly, ready-to-fly, and component forms. The company also produces proprietary BLITZ flight controllers and ESCs, XING2 and NIDICI brushless motors, Fullsend batteries, ExpressLRS-based Commando radio transmitters, Skyviz goggles, and educational drone soccer kits, selling globally through its shop.iflight.com storefront, authorized retailers, and a dealer/reseller network in 48+ countries.
Product overview
iFlight is a manufacturer of FPV (First Person View) drones and related electronics. The product portfolio consists of multiple drone series organized by use case: Cinelifter Series (Taurus X8 Pro Max V2, Centurion X8, Proxima 6) for professional cinematography with cinema cameras like RED, BMPCC, and Z CAM; Long Range Series (Nazgul Evoque F7, SH CineLR 7) for extended flight distance applications; Freestyle Series (Nazgul Evoque F5 V3, Afterburner Sport) for acrobatic flying; Cinewhoop Series (Defender 20 Lite, Defender 25) for safe indoor cinematic filming; and Racing/Tinywhoop Series for competitive racing and beginner training. The company also produces the Commando RC radio control systems, Skyviz FPV goggles, and comprehensive electronics including BLITZ flight controllers and ESCs, XING2/NIDICI motors, and Fullsend batteries. The 2RAW and SH Cine sub-brands offer specialized FPV drones for cinematic applications. Educational products include Drone Soccer kits for learning competitive flying. The company operates an e-commerce store at shop.iflight.com and sells to customers in 48+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Taurus X8 Pro Max V2 Professional 8S Cinelifter FPV drone designed for heavy-lift cinematography with cinema cameras such as RED, BMPCC, and Z CAM.
- Centurion X8 Cinelifter FPV drone designed for professional cinematic aerial photography.
- Proxima 6 6S HD Cinelifter FPV drone for professional cinematography applications.
- SH CineLR 7 7-inch long-range FPV drone under the SH sub-brand, designed for immersive FPV experiences and professional video recording with extended flight time up to 25 minutes.
- Nazgul Evoque F7 7-inch long-range FPV drone with DJI O4 Pro Air Unit, dual-band dual-antenna receiver for stable long-range flights, and a 1/1.3-inch image sensor.
- Chimera7 Pro Professional FPV drone for cinematic filming with DJI O4 video transmission.
- Nazgul Evoque F5 V3 Freestyle FPV drone featuring dual-shape geometry for versatile flight performance and DJI O4 6S HD configuration.
- SH CineFlow 5 SH series FPV drone combining sleek design with high-performance electronics for cinematic footage.
- Afterburner Sport Sport-style FPV drone with a durable frame design built for high-performance freestyle flying.
- Defender 20 Lite Compact 2S cinewhoop FPV drone built for tiny-build epic-view indoor cinematic flying.
- Defender 12 1S-powered Tinywhoop indoor beginner drone intended for learning FPV flight.
- Defender 25 Cinewhoop FPV drone with integrated propeller guards for safe indoor cinematic filming.
- MACH R5 Ultra High-performance 6S FPV racing drone for competitive racing events.
- Helion 10 FPV drone with a 10-inch frame for cinematic filming.
- Helion Pro Professional FPV drone with DJI O4 video transmission for high-quality aerial imaging.
- Specter 7 High-performance 7-inch FPV drone designed for cinematic filming.
- BOB46 2RAW series FPV drone configured for cinematic aerial filming.
- BOB57 2RAW series FPV drone with O4 video transmission for cinematic filming.
- Commando 14 GemX ELRS radio control transmitter with GemX technology for FPV drone control.
- Commando 8 (ELRS 2.4GHz) ELRS radio control transmitter supporting 2.4GHz for long-range FPV drone control.
- Commando 8 (ELRS 900MHz) ELRS radio control transmitter supporting 900MHz for long-range FPV drone control.
- Commando 8 Pro Radio Professional ELRS radio transmitter with STM32F407 MCU and Semtech LR1121 RF module supporting 2.4GHz/900MHz frequencies.
- Skyviz Goggles Analog FPV goggles that deliver an immersive first-person view flying experience.
- BLITZ Mini F7 Flight Controller Mini-sized F7 flight controller designed for FPV drones with integrated features for compact builds.
- BLITZ E55 4-IN-1 ESC 4-in-1 electronic speed controller supporting 2-6S batteries with 55A rating for FPV drone motors.
- BLITZ Mini E55 4-IN-1 ESC Mini 4-in-1 ESC supporting 2-6S at 55A capacity for compact FPV drone motor control.
- BLITZ E80 Single ESC Single electronic speed controller for high-power FPV drone applications supporting 2-8S batteries.
- BLITZ Whoop 1.6W VTX High-power 5.8GHz video transmitter with 1.6W output for long-range FPV video downlink.
- BLITZ M10 GPS V2 GPS module providing position hold, navigation, and rescue functionality for FPV drones.
- Borg H7 Flight Controller High-performance H7 flight controller with advanced processing capabilities for FPV drones.
- Borg Mini H7 Flight Controller Compact H7 flight controller for space-constrained FPV drone builds.
- ExpressLRS ELRS Receivers ELRS protocol receivers for long-range RC control, available in Dualband, True Diversity, and Nano variants.
- XING2 Motors Next-generation brushless motors with unibell design, titanium alloy shafts, NSK bearings, N52H magnets, and XING O-ring bushing gap protection, offered in 2207, 2306, 2405, 2506, 2809, and 2806.5 variants for various FPV applications.
- NIDICI Motors Brushless motors in 2807, 2809, 2812, 3115, and 3314 variants intended for heavy-lift FPV drone applications.
- Fullsend Batteries Lithium-ion and LiPo batteries in 6S 1050mAh-10000mAh and 8S variants for extended FPV flight times.
- HQ/GEMFAN Propellers FPV propellers including tri-blade designs from HQ and GemFan manufacturers used as replacement and upgrade parts.
- SimpleBGC Gimbal Controller 32-bit gimbal controller for camera stabilization on FPV drones.
- Drone Soccer DS-200mm Kit Educational drone soccer kit with a 200mm wheelbase designed for school programs and drone soccer competitions.
- Drone Soccer DS-350mm Kit Educational drone soccer kit with a 350mm wheelbase built for drone soccer competitions.
- XFJ80 FPV Trainer FPV drone kit designed for drone soccer training and STEM education.
- XFJ 80 Basic Basic FPV trainer drone for educational drone soccer programs.
- Building Kit 73 DIY FPV drone building kit designed for learning-by-building STEM education.
- Building Kit 65 DIY FPV drone building kit designed for learning-by-building STEM education.
Companies that use iFlight
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
iFlight technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
iFlight partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DJIcoreiFlight integrates DJI O3 and O4 Air Unit video transmission systems into their FPV drones. This integration provides 4K stabilized video, extended range transmission (up to 15km with DJI Goggles 3), and professional-grade imaging capabilities for cinematic FPV applications.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
iFlight competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DJI: DJI is the dominant consumer and prosumer drone manufacturer and also supplies the O3/O4 video transmission technology iFlight integrates. As a broad incumbent, DJI competes indirectly through its Avata and FPV drones and holds upstream leverage over iFlight's premium product line.
- Autel Robotics: Autel produces prosumer and professional drones (EVO series) with cinematic imaging capabilities, competing indirectly with iFlight's Cinelifter series for professional video production use cases at higher price points.
Direct peers
- BetaFPV: BetaFPV manufactures and sells FPV drones (tinywhoops, cinewhoops, freestyle, racing) and accessories directly to consumers, with overlapping product lines (Cetus series, HX115) competing head-to-head with iFlight's Defender and Nazgul lines in the same hobbyist channel.
- EMAX: EMAX manufactures FPV drones (Tinyhawk series), motors (RS series), and accessories directly competing with iFlight across entry-level tinywhoops, freestyle rigs, and motor components in the same consumer channel.
- HGLRC: HGLRC produces FPV drones, motors, flight controllers, and ESCs targeted at the same racing/freestyle/cinematic FPV community as iFlight, with overlapping electronics portfolios (Zeus FC/ESC) that compete with iFlight's BLITZ stack.
- Diatone: Diatone is a China-based FPV manufacturer offering racing, freestyle, and cinewhoop drones (Mamba series, Taycan series) competing in the same enthusiast channels with comparable product positioning and pricing to iFlight's mid-range offerings.
- GEPRC: GEPRC is a China-based FPV drone specialist offering Mark, Cinelog, and Crocodile series competing directly with iFlight's Cinelifter and Freestyle drones in the same price tiers and customer base of cinematic and freestyle pilots.
- SpeedyBee: SpeedyBee designs and sells FPV flight controllers, ESCs, and complete drones (Master series, Mario series) targeting the same DIY and RTF FPV pilot segment, with their electronics stack directly competing with iFlight's BLITZ product family.
Emerging players
- T-Motor: T-Motor specializes in drone motors and propulsion systems used in FPV and commercial UAVs; it overlaps with iFlight's XING2 motor line as both a competitor and supplier of high-performance motors to the FPV/cinematography community.
- Axisflying: Axisflying is a newer China-based FPV brand offering frames, motors, and complete drones (Thoosa, Mammoth) at competitive price points, increasingly competing with iFlight in the cinematic and freestyle FPV segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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iFlight funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about iFlight
What does iFlight do?
iFlight manufactures and sells FPV (First Person View) drones across multiple categories—Cinelifter, Long Range, Freestyle, Cinewhoop, Racing, and Tinywhoop—offered in bind-and-fly, ready-to-fly, and component forms. The company also produces proprietary BLITZ flight controllers and ESCs, XING2 and NIDICI brushless motors, Fullsend batteries, ExpressLRS-based Commando radio transmitters, Skyviz goggles, and educational drone soccer kits, selling globally through its shop.iflight.com storefront, authorized retailers, and a dealer/reseller network in 48+ countries.
Is iFlight a public or private company?
iFlight is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was iFlight founded?
iFlight was founded in 2014.
Where is iFlight based?
iFlight is headquartered in Huizhou, China, in the Asia region.
How does iFlight make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. FPV Drone Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are drone Parts and Accessories, affiliate Program and ELRS Radio Systems.
Who are iFlight's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DJI and Autel Robotics. Direct peers are BetaFPV, EMAX, HGLRC, Diatone, GEPRC and SpeedyBee. Emerging players are T-Motor and Axisflying.
Does iFlight have an API?
No public API is recorded for iFlight.
What industry is iFlight in?
iFlight's product category is FPV Drones. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACARAH, Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility), with a secondary code of CRACAPAD, Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones). Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3721.