{"product_id":"inspired-flight-if800-tomcat-blue-uas-version","title":"Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat Blue UAS Version","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT (Blue UAS) is a medium-lift American-made quadcopter certified on the U.S. Department of Defense's Blue UAS Cleared List, built for government, defense, and public-safety programs with the strictest procurement and data-security requirements. Designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States, it delivers up to 54 minutes of flight time, a 6.6 lb payload capacity, hot-swappable intelligent batteries, and an open payload ecosystem, making it a trusted, fully compliant alternative to legacy DJI M300-class aircraft. This is the Blue UAS configuration, with the Blue Herelink ground control station and a Blue-cleared flight controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue UAS certified, NDAA-compliant, American-made medium-lift quadcopter. DIU-cleared for government use, with up to 54 minutes of flight time and a 6.6 lb payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified Blue UAS by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), plus NDAA and Green UAS compliant, for the highest level of procurement and data-security assurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned, manufactured, and supported in the United States (San Luis Obispo, CA) with a trusted domestic supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 54 minutes of maximum flight time with a dual-battery system, and hot-swappable intelligent batteries so you can change packs without powering down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.6 lb (3.0 kg) payload capacity with an open ecosystem for optical, EO\/IR thermal, LiDAR, multispectral, and specialized sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with the Blue Herelink ground control station for high-resolution display, ergonomic controls, and reliable, secure connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns the trusted ArduPilot autopilot on a CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller, with Inspired Ground Control (IGC) mission planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, foldable frame with removable landing gear that packs into a rugged rolling hard case, plus a built-in FPV camera for situational awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIB388 intelligent batteries with cell balancing, health monitoring, and NFC status reporting to the PilotGO app\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP43-rated durability with a wide -20 °C to +45 °C operating range for harsh-environment work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue UAS certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue UAS (DIU), NDAA, Green UAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flight time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 54 minutes (dual battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6 lb (3.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax takeoff weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.6 kg (25.7 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 mph (22 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax wind resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 kt (12 m\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 × 440 × 200 mm (14.2 × 17.3 × 7.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to +113 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIB388 intelligent, hot-swappable, with NFC status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCubePilot Cube Blue H7 running ArduPilot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Herelink (GS-ONE available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen ecosystem (optical, EO\/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, specialized)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned, manufactured, and supported in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFederal, defense, and government programs that mandate a Blue UAS-cleared aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublic-safety agencies with strict data-security and procurement requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritical-infrastructure, utility, and inspection operators standardizing on a U.S.-made, fully compliant platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMapping, survey, and ISR teams flying LiDAR, photogrammetry, EO\/IR, or multispectral payloads on a trusted airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Blue UAS-certified configuration of the IF800 TOMCAT, on the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List, and it is also NDAA-compliant and Green UAS certified. It uses the Blue Herelink ground control station and a Blue-cleared flight controller. If your program does not require DIU Blue UAS certification, the IF800 TOMCAT is also available in a standard (non-Blue UAS) configuration. Contact us and we will make sure you get the configuration that matches your procurement requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 (Blue UAS vs. standard) before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this drone on the Blue UAS Cleared List?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The IF800 TOMCAT is certified Blue UAS by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and this is the Blue UAS configuration. It is also NDAA-compliant and Green UAS certified, and it is designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the Blue version different from the standard version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth share the same American-made airframe and performance. The Blue UAS version carries the DIU Blue UAS certification and ships with the Blue Herelink ground control station and a Blue-cleared flight controller. The standard configuration is NDAA-compliant and U.S.-made but not DIU Blue UAS certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow long can it fly and how much can it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat payloads can it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat about batteries and turnaround?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt uses IB388 intelligent batteries with cell balancing, health monitoring, and cycle tracking. The dual-battery, hot-swappable design lets you change packs without fully powering down, and NFC reports pack status to the PilotGO app without powering on the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat flight software does it run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe trusted open-source ArduPilot autopilot on a CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller, with Inspired Ground Control (IGC), a streamlined mission-planning interface based on QGroundControl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Inspired Flight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53089273643325,"sku":null,"price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1631\/8269\/files\/IF800-main-image.webp?v=1769711576","url":"https:\/\/www.terrestrialimaging.com\/products\/inspired-flight-if800-tomcat-blue-uas-version","provider":"Terrestrial Imaging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}