The Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT is a medium-lift American-made quadcopter designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States for enterprise, industrial, and public-safety operators. This is the standard (non-Blue UAS) configuration: the same rugged, foldable airframe and performance as the Blue UAS model, built for professionals who need a capable, NDAA-compliant, U.S.-made platform without the DIU Blue UAS certification. With up to 54 minutes of flight time, hot-swappable intelligent batteries, a 6.6 lb payload capacity, and an open payload ecosystem, the IF800 is a credible alternative to legacy DJI M300-class aircraft.
American-made, NDAA-compliant medium-lift quadcopter. Up to 54 minutes of flight time, 6.6 lb payload, hot-swap batteries, and an open payload ecosystem. Standard (non-Blue UAS) configuration.
Features
- Designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States (San Luis Obispo, CA) for a trusted domestic supply chain
- Up to 54 minutes of maximum flight time with a dual-battery system, plus hot-swappable intelligent batteries so you can change packs without powering down
- 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) payload capacity with an open ecosystem for optical, EO/IR thermal, LiDAR, multispectral, and specialized sensors
- Compact, foldable frame with removable landing gear that packs into a rugged rolling hard case with room for batteries, payloads, and accessories
- Built-in FPV camera for first-person situational awareness during flight
- IB388 intelligent batteries with internal cell balancing, health monitoring, and NFC status reporting to the PilotGO app
- Runs the trusted ArduPilot autopilot on a CubePilot flight controller, with Inspired Ground Control (IGC) mission-planning software
- IP43-rated durability with a wide -20 °C to +45 °C operating range for harsh-environment work
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Standard (non-Blue UAS) |
| Max flight time | Up to 54 minutes (dual battery) |
| Max payload | 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) |
| Max takeoff weight | 11.6 kg (25.7 lb) |
| Max speed | 49 mph (22 m/s) |
| Max wind resistance | 23 kt (12 m/s) |
| Folded dimensions | 360 × 440 × 200 mm (14.2 × 17.3 × 7.9 in) |
| Ingress protection | IP43 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to +113 °F) |
| Batteries | IB388 intelligent, hot-swappable, with NFC status |
| Flight controller | CubePilot Cube running ArduPilot |
| Ground control | Herelink or GS-ONE (configuration dependent) |
| Payload interface | Open ecosystem (optical, EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, specialized) |
| Origin | Designed, manufactured, and supported in the USA |
Who this is for
- Commercial and enterprise operators who want an American-made, NDAA-compliant medium-lift platform without needing DIU Blue UAS certification
- Inspection, mapping, and survey teams flying LiDAR, photogrammetry, or multispectral payloads
- Public-safety and utility programs standardizing on a U.S.-made alternative to legacy DJI enterprise aircraft
- Integrators who need an open payload ecosystem and a trusted ArduPilot-based platform
Compliance
This is the standard (non-Blue UAS) configuration of the IF800 TOMCAT. It is American-made and NDAA-compliant, designed and built in the United States. It is not the DIU Blue UAS-certified configuration. If your program specifically requires a Blue UAS-cleared aircraft, the IF800 TOMCAT is also available in a Blue UAS version. Contact us and we will make sure you get the configuration that matches your procurement requirements.
Please note: Configuration, included ground control station, payloads, and accessories vary by the options selected. Payloads are sold separately unless bundled. Confirm the exact contents and the compliance configuration (standard vs. Blue UAS) before ordering.
FAQ
Is this the Blue UAS version?
No. This is the standard (non-Blue UAS) configuration. It is American-made and NDAA-compliant, but it is not on the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List. A separate Blue UAS-certified version of the IF800 TOMCAT is available if your program requires DIU clearance.
Is it NDAA-compliant and made in the USA?
Yes. The IF800 TOMCAT is designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States (San Luis Obispo, CA) and is NDAA-compliant. The difference between this standard configuration and the Blue UAS version is the DIU Blue UAS certification, not the country of manufacture.
How long can it fly and how much can it carry?
Up to 54 minutes of maximum flight time with the dual-battery system, and a 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) payload capacity. With payloads such as the Gremsy VIO or Sentera 65R, operators typically see over 40 minutes of real-world flight time with a safe return reserve.
What payloads can it carry?
The IF800 supports an open ecosystem of optical cameras, EO/IR thermal payloads, LiDAR, multispectral sensors, and specialized tools through Inspired Flight's payload partners. Payloads are selected and sold separately.
What about batteries and turnaround?
It uses IB388 intelligent batteries with internal cell balancing, health monitoring, and cycle tracking. The dual-battery, hot-swappable design lets you change packs without fully powering down, minimizing downtime between flights. NFC lets you check pack status via the PilotGO app without powering on the aircraft.
What flight software does it run?
It runs the trusted open-source ArduPilot autopilot on a CubePilot flight controller, with Inspired Ground Control (IGC), a streamlined mission-planning interface based on QGroundControl.
