Inspired Flight

Inspired Flight – Blue UAS Certified Professional Drones, American-Made for Enterprise Success

Inspired Flight is a leading U.S. manufacturer of professional drones known for their American-made craftsmanship, Blue UAS certification, and industry-leading technology​. These commercial drone solutions offer exceptional performance and data security for enterprise and government users alike. With a steadfast commitment to NDAA compliance and U.S. innovation, Inspired Flight’s platforms deliver unmatched flight endurance and payload capabilities, positioning the brand as a trusted alternative to foreign-made systems​. Whether for industrial inspection, public safety, or federal applications, Inspired Flight provides reliable, heavy-lift drones that excel in the most demanding missions​.

IF800 Tomcat – Portable Medium-Lift Drone Redefining Performance

The IF800 Tomcat is a compact yet powerful quadcopter designed for field versatility and rugged dependability. It boasts up to 54 minutes of flight time and carries a 6.6 lb payload with ease​, thanks to hot-swappable intelligent batteries and efficient motors. This medium-lift UAS flies at speeds up to 49 mph and resists harsh conditions (IP43 rated), making it ideal for diverse operations and tough environments. Certified on the Blue UAS list and fully NDAA-compliant​, the IF800 offers government and enterprise users a secure, trusted platform – a credible alternative to DJI’s Matrice 300 series​.

Portable and deployable, the airframe features a foldable design with quick-release landing gear for easy transport in a hard case​. Designed with first responders and industrial professionals in mind, the IF800 Tomcat excels in missions like aerial mapping, surveying, infrastructure inspection, and search-and-rescue, delivering a reliable workhorse that maximizes operational efficiency in the field.

Key Specifications – IF800 Tomcat:

• Max Flight Time: 54 minutes (unloaded)​
  
• Max Payload: 6.6 lbs (3 kg)​
  
• Top Speed: 49 mph (79 km/h)​
  
• Compliance: Blue UAS certified, NDAA compliant​
• Special Features: Hot-swappable batteries, foldable frame, IP43 weather-resistant build​

IF1200A – Heavy-Lift Hexacopter Powerhouse for Any Mission

Inspired Flight’s IF1200A is a six-rotor heavy-lift drone engineered for maximum endurance and lifting power. Developed to rigorous U.S. Air Force standards, it stands out with an industry-leading 43-minute flight time and a 19.1 lb payload capacity within the 55 lb FAA limit​. (With appropriate waivers, it can even lift up to 28.7 lbs for specialized operations​). This hexacopter features a motor-out safety capability, meaning even if a motor fails it can maintain controlled flight – a critical advantage when carrying high-value payloads​. The IF1200A is both Blue UAS and NDAA approved, reflecting its secure and American-made components​. Professionals praise this platform as a “workhorse of the drone industry,” delivering a safe and reliable aerial solution for heavy payloads​. With a top speed of 56 mph and resistance to strong winds (tested to 23 knots)​, the IF1200A enables faster coverage of large areas and stable flight in challenging weather. From precise LiDAR surveys to hauling dual-sensor payloads, the IF1200A drastically improves operational efficiency by completing tasks in a single flight that might otherwise require multiple trips​. This makes it invaluable for projects like powerline inspections, wide-area mapping, emergency response, and other industrial applications, where its lifting power and endurance directly translate to getting the job done safer and faster.

Key Specifications – IF1200A:

• Max Flight Time: 43 minutes (no payload)​
• Max Payload: 19.1 lbs (8.7 kg) standard; up to 28.7 lbs with Part 107 waiver​
• Top Speed: 56 mph (90 km/h)​
• Wind Tolerance: 23 knots (~26 mph) sustained​
• Compliance: Blue UAS certified, NDAA compliant​
• Special Features: Redundant hexacopter design (motor-out capable for safe landing)​, Universal Payload Interface for quick payload swaps​, and high-capacity smart batteries (16,000 mAh) for consistent heavy-lift endurance​.

Versatile Payloads to Meet Every Mission Requirement

Inspired Flight drones support a broad range of payloads that enhance their functionality for different tasks. Thanks to a universal payload interface on the IF1200A (and a flexible gimbal system on the IF800), users can quickly integrate cameras, sensors, and other equipment as needed​. Available payload options cover optical imaging, EO/IR sensors, LiDAR units, and specialized tools– each unlocking new capabilities for the drone:

• Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Gimbals: For public safety and inspection missions, the IF-series offers advanced EO/IR payloads like the Gremsy VIO gimbal. This all-in-one unit includes a 4K ultra-zoom day camera (20× optical zoom, up to 240× total with digital) and a FLIR Boson thermal camera (640×512 resolution)​, plus a laser rangefinder for measuring distances. Such payloads enable real-time thermal imaging and long-range zoom, giving firefighters or police the ability to spot hotspots and track suspects or missing persons from the air. The stabilized gimbal and object-tracking features ensure clear, actionable imagery even in dynamic scenarios​, greatly enhancing situational awareness for the operator.
• High-Resolution Mapping Cameras: For surveying and mapping professionals, Inspired Flight supports high-end mapping cameras like the Sentera 65R and other DSLR/Mirrorless payloads. The Sentera 65R, for example, is a precision sensor that captures ultra-high resolution aerial images with up to 0.45 cm/px ground sampling detail​. Mounted on the IF800 or IF1200, this payload accelerates surveying and GIS workflows by gathering rich data in a single flight. The resulting maps and models support critical decisions in construction, agriculture, and land management with accuracy previously achievable only through manned aircraft. By delivering centimeter-level detail and broad coverage, these camera payloads enhance efficiency and reduce the time needed for field data collection​.

• LiDAR Scanners and Specialized Payloads: The heavy-lift capacity of the IF1200A shines with LiDAR mapping systems and other specialized equipment. For instance, it can carry a Yellowscan or other lightweight LiDAR unit to perform precise 3D terrain mapping and infrastructure modeling​. In the utility sector, this means power companies can efficiently scan transmission lines or pipelines for defects, using the drone to cover rough terrain that ground crews cannot easily reach. Inspired Flight drones also accommodate dual-payload configurations (e.g. a high-res camera alongside a thermal sensor, or a camera plus a multispectral sensor) for collecting multiple data types in one flight​. Beyond imaging sensors, the platform’s versatility extends to tools like payload drop mechanisms or the IGNIS fire ignition system, enabling unique use cases such as delivering medical supplies to remote locations or conducting controlled burn operations for wildfire prevention​. In every scenario, the drone’s robust lift and open integration architecture allow operators to tailor the aircraft to their mission, making commercial drone solutions truly end-to-end.

Built for Government, Public Safety, Surveying, Inspection, and Industrial Use

Inspired Flight’s UAV platforms are purpose-built to serve a wide array of industries and applications, delivering tangible benefits in each sector:

• Government & Defense: Federal agencies and defense contractors trust Inspired Flight drones for their secure, American-made design and Blue UAS certification. The IF800 and IF1200A enable sensitive missions like military reconnaissance, border security, and tactical ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) while ensuring compliance with NDAA supply chain requirements. Their robust performance and approval under the DoD’s Blue sUAS program make them ready for deployment in critical government operations and “vital government tasks”​without hesitation on data security.

• Public Safety: Police, fire, and search & rescue units rely on Inspired Flight UAVs to save lives and protect communities. The drones’ long flight times and thermal/zoom payload options prove invaluable for rapid emergency response– from finding missing persons in vast wilderness using infrared cameras, to surveying disaster zones and delivering medical aid. First responders can deploy an IF800 Tomcat within minutes at an incident scene; its portability and real-time aerial video feed provide immediate situational intel, improving decision-making when every second counts.

• Surveying & Mapping: Geospatial professionals turn to the IF800 and IF1200A for precise aerial surveying, photogrammetry, and LiDAR mapping​. These drones cover large survey areas in a single flight, capturing high-resolution imagery and point cloud data needed for topo maps, construction progress, or agricultural analysis. With industry-leading flight endurance and the ability to carry survey-grade sensors, Inspired Flight drones help surveyors and mappers significantly streamline their workflow and improve productivity. The result is faster project turnaround and highly accurate data for GIS, without the cost and complexity of manned aircraft surveys.

• Infrastructure Inspection: Utility and infrastructure companies utilize Inspired Flight’s heavy-lift drones for routine and critical inspections of power lines, solar farms, wind turbines, pipelines, and bridges. The IF1200A’s stability in high winds and option for dual sensors (like a zoom camera paired with thermal) allow inspectors to detect faults such as overheating components or structural cracks from a safe distance. By facilitating powerline inspections and industrial asset monitoring​, these drones minimize the need for dangerous manned climbs or shutdowns. The result is improved worker safety, reduced downtime, and more proactive maintenance of vital infrastructure.

• Industrial & Commercial Applications: From engineering and construction to environmental monitoring, Inspired Flight provides commercial drone solutions that boost efficiency across industries. Heavy-lift capabilities mean the drones can carry custom tools – for example, an aerial LiDAR for mining surveys or a multispectral camera for crop health analysis – adapting to unique industrial needs. Enterprises benefit from the drones’ reliable performance and data-secure operation, using them to automate tasks like site surveying, stockpile measurements, perimeter security, and beyond. In every use case, the combination of American-made quality and cutting-edge tech allows businesses to revolutionize their field operations​ with confidence and ease.

By focusing on what matters most to professional operators – flight performance, payload versatility, and trusted security – Inspired Flight has crafted a lineup of drones that stands at the forefront of the industry. Both the IF800 Tomcat and IF1200A heavy-lift hexacopter empower organizations to tackle complex jobs with fewer flights and greater peace of mind. In a market crowded with generic UAV offerings, Inspired Flight’s Blue UAS certified platforms deliver a unique blend of American ingenuity and mission-driven design. Whether you’re a government agency seeking a secure commercial drone solution, or a private enterprise looking to elevate your aerial operations, Inspired Flight provides the technology and reliability to get the job done – efficiently, safely, and with industry-leading results.