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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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Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT — NDAA & Blue UAS Compliant Enterprise Drone
The Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT is the premier NDAA Section 889-compliant, Blue UAS-certified enterprise quadcopter designed, assembled, and supported entirely in the United States. Built for federal agencies, DOD contractors, and government programs that cannot legally deploy Chinese-manufactured UAS, the IF800 delivers mission-grade performance with the supply chain security and compliance certifications that procurement demands.
With 54-minute endurance at 1.5 kg payload, a 14,000 ft service ceiling, and a triple-redundant CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller running open-source ArduPilot firmware, the IF800 is the platform that clears procurement — and performs in the field.
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
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
- Empty Weight: 9.2 lbs | Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 25.3 lbs
- Folded Size: 14.2 × 17.4 × 7.8 inches
- 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)
Choose Your Configuration
Select your GCS and payload bundle from the variant dropdown above. All configurations include the IF800 TOMCAT aircraft.
GCS Options
- GS-One — 7" sunlight-readable display (2,000 nits), hot-swappable battery, 5-hour runtime. Best for extended field deployments and bright outdoor environments.
- Blue Herelink — 5.46" display (1,000 nits), internal 4,950 mAh battery, ~4-hour runtime. Best for fleet expansion and budget-conscious procurement.
Payload Bundle Options
- Aircraft Only — GS-One: $26,000 | Herelink: $17,950 — For teams with existing payloads or custom sensor requirements
- Base Bundle — GS-One: $29,500 | Herelink: $19,950 — Aircraft + controller bundle
- Gremsy VIO Bundle — GS-One: $35,500 | Herelink: $24,950 — Stabilized gimbal + EO/IR for inspection and visual documentation
- Sony LX-LR1 Bundle — GS-One: $38,245 | Herelink: $27,445 — High-resolution RGB for photogrammetry
- Sentera 65R Bundle — GS-One: $38,475 | Herelink: $30,925 — High-res RGB for precision agriculture and field documentation
- Sentera 6X Bundle — GS-One: $40,375 | Herelink: $32,825 — 6-band multispectral for NDVI, crop health, and environmental monitoring
- Sentera 6XT-640R Bundle — GS-One: $47,775 | Herelink: $40,225 — Multispectral + 640×512 thermal for precision ag and stress detection in one flight
Not sure which configuration fits your mission? Call (612) 808-9838 — we spec IF800 systems to your operational requirements and can assist with federal procurement documentation.
Ideal Use Cases
- 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. ArduPilot eliminates proprietary data transmission concerns that disqualify DJI platforms.
- Law Enforcement (Federal Grant Recipients) — State and local agencies receiving FEMA Homeland Security grants must comply with NDAA procurement restrictions. The IF800 qualifies — no waiver required.
- Survey, Mapping & LiDAR — Open payload rail accepts photogrammetry cameras, LiDAR scanners, and RTK/PPK modules. Dual Here4 GNSS and ArduPilot waypoint engine support precision automated survey missions.
- Search & Rescue — 19-knot wind resistance, 14,000 ft ceiling, and EO/IR thermal payload compatibility for mountain, wilderness, and maritime SAR environments.
- Agriculture & Environmental Research — Multispectral sensor compatibility and ArduPilot grid patterns support USDA and EPA-funded programs that trigger NDAA compliance requirements.
Compatible Payloads & Accessories
- IF800 Payloads — EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, RGB
- IF800 Configuration Add-Ons — Mission-specific hardware
- IF800 Battery Kit & Battery Set
- IF800 Charger
- Inspired Care Maintenance Plan — Annual service and support
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
- 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