The iFlight Defender 25 is a new sub-249g FPV drone that features custom 4S LiPo batteries with a quick-release system, DJI O3 Air Unit for 4K 60fps video, guarded 2.5″ props, and a flight time of up to 6 minutes (10 minutes with a heavier battery – above 250g). The drone starts at $540. Chinese drone manufacturer iFlight has launched some really popular FPV quads over the last few years – for instance, the ProTek series of Cinewhoop drones with prop guards or the Nazgul Freestyle Quadcopter series. Recently, the company launched a new lightweight Cinewhoop FPV drone which is slightly different from what iFlight previously offered. Let’s take a look at the new Defender 25. iFlight Defender 25 – lightweight Avata As its name already implies, the iFlight Defender 25 sports 2.5″ propellers. These propellers are protected by prop guards which are suitable for indoor flying, flying around people, and generally practicing as the props will not get destroyed when crashing. The frame also includes short feet to help with taking off in grass, for example. The iFlight Defender 25 actually looks fairly similar to the DJI Avata. Perhaps the most notable difference between these two drones is the minimum take-off weight (and flight time). With its 410g, the Avata is slightly heavier than the sub-249g Defender. I have to add here that the drone only reaches this weight with the smaller battery (without the battery inserted, the drone weighs 180g). There are two batteries available for the Defender...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 5 January, 2023