IZI Spectra Review

In the photography world, when someone uses the word “drone”, then the first thing that springs to mind is DJI. Only high-end professionals or the ones that use drones regularly might know more companies. And today we are reviewing a drone that is not only a competitor to DJI, but it’s made in India. This is IZI Spectra - a top of the line drone coming out of this startup based out of Madhya Pradesh. The IZI Spectra promises a lot but let’s see if it delivers on that promise or not.

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All this is contained inside a carry bag that feels high quality. There's also the charging pad which can charge multiple batteries and a charging brick to connect to the pad.

WHAT'S IN THE DRONE?

The drone comes equipped with a 20MP 1-inch sensor offering a 90° field of view, roughly equivalent to a 28mm focal length, with an aperture of f/1.9. The camera is stabilized by a 3-axis gimbal.

It's capable of shooting 4K at 30fps, along with 2.7K and 1080p at up to 60fps. It supports a maximum bitrate of 100Mbps and offers an H-Log colour profile — though there are no pro-level codecs like ProRes. Still photos are JPEG-only, with no option for RAW.

Obstacle avoidance sensors are present in three directions - front, back, and bottom. The drone also features a wind resistance mode and a bottom-facing LED for better visibility in low-light or night conditions.

There are two 5000mAh batteries which promise a theoretical flight time of 51 minutes, based on their internal testing.

DESIGN & BUILD QUALITY

The drone is impressively built using high-quality plastic and weighs just 730g, classifying it as a micro drone. Its compact form allows it to fit into a regular camera bag with ease. Fully packed in its carry bag, the total weight crosses just 2kg - still very portable.

The camera gimbal is protected by a plastic cover, flanked by obstacle sensors. There are additional sensors and an LED at the bottom. The limbs fold inwards, keeping the drone compact when stored. A detail worth noting is the propeller configuration – A+B in the front and B+A at the rear.

However, there’s one questionable design choice: both the drone and controller use Micro-USB ports. A Micro-USB cable is included for charging the remote and for data transfer, should you choose not to remove the SD card.