SH CineFlow 5
iFlight · China · also known as iFlight SH CineFlow 5, CineFlow 5 · Updated
SH CineFlow 5 is a 5-inch cinematic FPV quadcopter developed by iFlight of China, launched on 9 January 2025 as part of the company's SH ("Shanhai") series. Its frame is designed to keep the propellers out of the camera's field of view, aimed at freestyle and cinematic FPV pilots who record footage with a digital video system.
Overview
iFlight introduced the SH CineFlow 5 alongside the longer-range SH CineLR 7 as the two founding members of its SH series, and the smaller Defender 20 Lite shares the same cinewhoop design philosophy at a fraction of the size. The 5-inch CineFlow 5 targets freestyle and proximity flying, where its ducted frame lets it fly close to obstacles and people without an exposed propeller arc.
Design and capabilities
The aircraft has a 222 mm wheelbase and measures 213 by 209 by 42 mm, weighing 499 g bare and about 741 g at takeoff with a 6S 1400 mAh battery. It uses XING2 2207 2050 KV motors driving 5-inch Nazgul F5 propellers, run from a BLITZ Mini F7 flight controller paired with a BLITZ Mini E55R 4-in-1 ESC. iFlight states a top speed of 190 km/h, a maximum hover time of about 12 minutes, and a maximum flight distance of 5 km, with a minimum takeoff throttle of 17%.
Video runs through a DJI O4 Pro Air Unit with a 1.1/1.3-inch sensor and a 155° field of view, recording stabilised 4K and transmitting live video at up to 1080p/100fps to DJI Goggles 3.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the SH CineFlow 5?
iFlight states a top speed of 190 km/h.
How long does the SH CineFlow 5 fly?
iFlight states a maximum hover time of about 12 minutes and a maximum flight distance of 5 km.
What camera does the SH CineFlow 5 use?
A DJI O4 Pro Air Unit, recording stabilised 4K video with a live feed up to 1080p/100fps.
How much does the SH CineFlow 5 weigh?
499 g bare, about 741 g at takeoff with its recommended 6S 1400 mAh battery.
Who makes the SH CineFlow 5?
iFlight, a Chinese FPV drone maker based in Huizhou, Guangdong, which also builds the long-range SH CineLR 7.
