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Overview
NDAA Compliant. Blue UAS Certified. Made in USA.
The IF800 TOMCAT is engineered for missions where compliance is non-negotiable. Designed, assembled, and supported in the United States by Inspired Flight, the IF800 meets NDAA Section 889 requirements, carries Blue UAS and Green UAS certification, and runs on ArduPilot — an open-source, auditable flight stack with no proprietary data concerns. From federal law enforcement to DOD contractors to state agencies operating under federal grants, the IF800 is the platform that clears procurement. Configure above: aircraft only, or a complete bundle with accessories.
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The Only Choice When Compliance Is Non-Negotiable
Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act prohibits federal agencies from procuring, obtaining, or operating UAS manufactured by certain Chinese entities — including DJI and Autel. The Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT is fully NDAA Section 889 compliant, Blue UAS certified, and Green UAS certified, engineered and assembled entirely in the United States.
If your program uses federal funding, falls under DOD contractor requirements, or operates under any procurement rule that restricts foreign-manufactured UAS, the IF800 is your platform.
Compliance Certifications
| NDAA Section 889 | ✅ Compliant — eligible for federal agency procurement |
| Blue UAS | ✅ Certified — cleared for DOD and federal law enforcement use |
| Green UAS | ✅ Certified |
| Country of Origin | 🇺🇸 United States — designed, assembled, and supported by Inspired Flight |
| Flight Controller | CubePilot Cube Blue H7 — U.S.-cleared hardware |
| Flight Software | ArduPilot — open source, fully auditable, no foreign data dependency |
Choose Your Configuration
Select GCS type and payload bundle from the variant dropdown above. All configurations include the IF800 TOMCAT aircraft.
GCS Comparison
| Feature | GS-One | Blue Herelink |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 7" — 2,000 nits (sunlight-readable) | 5.46" — 1,000 nits |
| Battery | Hot-swappable, 5 hrs | Internal 4,950 mAh, ~4 hrs |
| NDAA / Blue UAS | ✅ Both compliant | ✅ Both compliant |
Payload Bundle Comparison
| Bundle | With GS-One | With Herelink | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Only | $26,000 | $17,950 | Teams with existing payloads or custom sensor requirements |
| Base Bundle | $29,500 | $19,950 | Teams with existing payloads or custom sensor requirements (includes controller) |
| Gremsy VIO Bundle | $35,500 | $24,950 | General inspection and visual documentation with stabilized gimbal + thermal |
| Sony LX-LR1 Bundle | $38,245 | $27,445 | High-resolution RGB — photogrammetry |
| Sentera 65R Bundle | $38,475 | $30,925 | High-resolution RGB — precision agriculture, field documentation |
| Sentera 6X Bundle | $40,375 | $32,825 | 6-band multispectral — crop health, NDVI, environmental monitoring |
| Sentera 6XT-640R Bundle | $47,775 | $40,225 | Multispectral + 640×512 thermal — precision ag + stress detection in one flight |
Not sure which bundle fits your mission? Call (612) 808-9838 — we spec configurations to your operational requirements and can assist with federal procurement documentation.
Ground Control Station Comparison
| Feature | GS-One | Blue Herelink |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 7 inches | 5.46 inches |
| Brightness | 2,000 nits — sunlight-readable | 1,000 nits |
| Battery | Hot-swappable, 5 hrs runtime | Internal 4,950 mAh, ~4 hrs |
| NDAA Compliant | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Blue UAS Certified | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Industry Applications
🏛️ Federal Agencies & DOD Contractors
NDAA and Blue UAS certification makes the IF800 the direct procurement path for DHS, DOD components, FBI, USFS, BLM, and other federal agencies operating or funding UAS programs. ArduPilot's open-source firmware eliminates concerns about proprietary data transmission or foreign server dependencies that disqualify DJI platforms from federal use.
🚔 Law Enforcement (Federal Grant Recipients)
State and local law enforcement agencies receiving federal grants — including FEMA Homeland Security grants — must comply with NDAA procurement restrictions. The IF800 qualifies. No waiver required, no compliance risk, no procurement officer liability.
🗺️ Survey, Mapping & LiDAR
Open payload rail accepts photogrammetry cameras, LiDAR scanners, and RTK/PPK modules. Dual CubePilot Here4 GNSS and ArduPilot's waypoint engine support precision automated survey missions. 54 minutes at 1.5 kg payload covers significant acreage per sortie.
🔍 Search & Rescue
19-knot wind resistance, 14,000 ft service ceiling, and EO/IR thermal payload compatibility make the IF800 a credible SAR platform in mountain, wilderness, and maritime environments where DJI platforms can't operate legally under federal coordination.
🌾 Agriculture & Environmental Research
Multispectral sensor compatibility and ArduPilot grid patterns support crop health analysis and environmental monitoring — including USDA and EPA funded programs that trigger NDAA compliance requirements.
Add Payloads & Accessories
The IF800's open payload architecture accepts sensors from any manufacturer. Maverick stocks mission-matched payload packages and accessories for the IF800:
- IF800 Payloads — EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, RGB (9 options)
- Configuration Add-Ons — Mission-specific hardware additions
- IF800 Battery Kit — Extended flight operations
- IF800 Battery Set
- IF800 Charger
- Inspired Care Maintenance Plan — Annual service and support
Not sure which payload fits your mission? Call us — we configure and validate complete IF800 sensor packages before delivery.
Key Specifications
| Max Flight Time | 54 min (at 1.5 kg payload) |
| Max Payload | 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 49 mph |
| Wind Resistance | 19 knots sustained / 23-knot gusts |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft (no payload) / 10,500 ft (1.5 kg) / 6,500 ft (3.0 kg) |
| Operating Temp | -4°F to 113°F |
| Folded Size | 14.2 × 17.4 × 7.8 inches |
| Empty Weight | 9.2 lbs |
| Max Gross Takeoff Weight | 25.3 lbs |
| Flight Controller | CubePilot Cube Blue H7 — triple redundant IMU |
| GNSS | Dual CubePilot Here4 |
| Flight Software | ArduPilot Copter QUAD V |
| Payload Power | 12V at 2 amps |
| Diagonal Size | 35.6 inches (prop center to center) |
Why Buy From Maverick
- Authorized IF800 dealer — Direct manufacturer support access and warranty coverage
- Procurement support — We assist federal and government contractor teams with quote documentation and sole-source justification letters for IF800 programs
- Payload integration — Complete IF800 systems configured and validated before delivery
- Fleet pricing — Multi-unit agency pricing available; contact us for volume quotes
- Training — ArduPilot operator training and FAA Part 107 courses available for IF800 crews
- U.S.-based support — Maverick's team in Savage, MN; call (612) 808-9838