Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT Quadrocopter | NDAA and Blue UAS Compliant Drone

Inspired Flight IF800 TOMCAT — NDAA and 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 a 54-minute max flight time (over 40 minutes of real-world flight time with payloads like the Gremsy VIO and Sentera 65R), a 14,000 ft service ceiling, and a 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
• Flight Software — ArduPilot; open-source, fully auditable, no foreign data dependency

Key Specifications

• Max Flight Time: 54 minutes (over 40 minutes real-world with payloads like the Gremsy VIO and Sentera 65R)
• Max Payload: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
• Max Speed: 49 mph
• Weather Rating: IP43
• 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
• 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

Pick a ground control station and an Inspired Care tier from the options above. Every configuration includes the IF800 aircraft. GS-ONE is $6,500 more than Herelink at every tier.

Ground Control Station

• Herelink — Blue Herelink controller with an integrated display. Best for fleet expansion and budget-conscious procurement.
• GS-ONE — Inspired Flight's sunlight-readable ground station with a hot-swappable battery. Best for extended field deployments and bright outdoor environments.

Inspired Care Tiers (MSRP)

• Foundation (Base Coverage Included) — Herelink: $23,000 | GS-ONE: $29,500 — The aircraft with Inspired Flight's base manufacturer coverage. No paid Inspired Care plan.
• Starter — Herelink: $23,500 | GS-ONE: $30,000 — Adds a 1-year Inspired Care Starter plan ($500 value when bought separately).
• Pro (Most Popular) — Herelink: $25,000 | GS-ONE: $31,500 — Adds a 1-year Inspired Care Pro plan ($2,000 value when bought separately).
• Elite — Herelink: $28,000 | GS-ONE: $34,500 — Adds a 1-year Inspired Care Elite plan ($5,000 value when bought separately).

Inspired Care plans are manufacturer-provided protection plans. They include training, discounted parts and labor, priority support, and aircraft replacement in the event of a crash. Inspired Care is an annual subscription per aircraft, and higher tiers give more coverage.

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 and 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 and 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 and Rescue — 19-knot wind resistance, 14,000 ft ceiling, and EO/IR thermal payload compatibility for mountain, wilderness, and maritime SAR environments.
• Agriculture and Environmental Research — Multispectral sensor compatibility and ArduPilot grid patterns support USDA and EPA-funded programs that trigger NDAA compliance requirements.

Compatible Payloads and Accessories

• IF800 Payloads — EO/IR, LiDAR, multispectral, RGB
• IF800 Configuration Add-Ons — Mission-specific hardware
• IF800 Battery Kit and Battery Set
• IF800 Charger
• Inspired Care plans — Annual service and protection, also selectable as a tier above

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
• Setup and configuration: help getting IF800 aircraft configured for your mission
• U.S.-Based Support — Maverick's team in Savage, MN; call (612) 808-9838