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Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat: Configurable Medium-Lift Platform for Multi-Discipline Enterprise Fleet Programs

Enterprise fleet programs rarely run a single mission type, and the aircraft selection decisions made at program inception determine how flexible operations remain as mission requirements evolve.

The Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat is designed around that reality: a medium-lift quadcopter engineered, assembled, and supported in the United States that combines 54 minutes of flight time, a 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) payload capacity, and a Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard interface into a platform that adapts across survey, LiDAR, thermal inspection, agriculture, and public safety disciplines without requiring separate aircraft for each.

It is NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS certified, and Green UAS certified, satisfying the sourcing and security requirements that government and enterprise procurement programs increasingly mandate.

Dronefly offers the complete IF800 Tomcat ecosystem — aircraft bundles with either the GS-ONE or Blue Herelink ground control station, the full payload lineup from Sony ILX-LR1 and Gremsy VIO through Sentera, MicaSense, and GeoCue LiDAR, and all maintenance and integration accessories.

For fleet integrators building multi-payload programs or expanding existing NDAA-compliant fleets, the IF800 Tomcat provides the endurance, compliance documentation, and open sensor architecture that scalable enterprise drone operations require.

IF800 Tomcat at Dronefly: Bundles, Payloads, and Configuration Paths

• IF800 Tomcat with GS-ONE Ground Control Station: aircraft plus 7-inch 2,000-nit sunlight-readable GCS with hot-swappable battery system and 5-hour runtime, Blue UAS and NDAA compliant
• IF800 Tomcat with Blue Herelink GCS: aircraft plus 5.46-inch Blue Herelink controller with 1,000-nit display, built-in 4,950 mAh battery, customizable controls, and approximately 4-hour runtime
• IF800 Tomcat with Blue Herelink + Gremsy VIO Bundle: complete aircraft and controller configuration with stabilized Gremsy VIO gimbal payload — contact Dronefly for configuration details
• IF800 Tomcat with Blue Herelink + Sony ILX-LR1 Bundle: complete aircraft and controller configuration with Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP mirrorless camera payload — contact Dronefly for configuration details

IF800 Tomcat Platform Specifications and Flight Stack

The IF800 Tomcat's flight performance is anchored in a CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller with triple redundant IMU and dual CubePilot Here4 GNSS modules running ArduPilot Copter QUAD V—a flight stack chosen for its autonomous mission reliability and broad third-party ecosystem compatibility.

Maximum flight time is 54 minutes, top airspeed is 49 mph (22 m/s), and the platform sustains flight in winds up to 23-knot gusts (12 m/s). Ascent rate tops out at 16 ft/s (5 m/s) and descent at 10 ft/s (3 m/s), with an operating temperature range of -4°F to +113°F (-20°C to +45°C) covering the conditions most enterprise programs encounter.

Folded transport dimensions are 14.2 x 17.4 x 7.8 inches (36 x 44 x 20 cm), expanding to 51.8 x 44.8 x 20.3 inches (132 x 114 x 52 cm) at flight-ready deployment. Aircraft weight with both IB388 batteries installed is 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) against a maximum gross takeoff weight of 25.3 lbs (11.5 kg), leaving 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) for payload.

Service ceiling is payload-dependent: 14,000 ft (4.2 km) unloaded, 10,500 ft (3.2 km) at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg), and 6,500 ft (2.0 km) at maximum 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) payload—a critical planning variable for high-altitude survey programs. The LightWare SF000/B downward ground sensor is standard, and the Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard interface provides 12V at 2A for payload power and data.

IF800 Tomcat Sensor Ecosystem, Ground Hardware, and Fleet Support Accessories

The payload comparison table below maps each compatible sensor to its category, primary fleet application, and integration requirements, the information fleet managers need when configuring multi-payload programs or matching sensors to specific mission disciplines.

The GCS comparison table below maps the two controller options across display, battery, runtime, and compliance specifications to support fleet-level procurement decisions.

Fleet support and maintenance accessories:

• IF800 Battery Kit: multi-battery package with accessories for sustained multi-sortie fleet operations
• IF800 Battery Set: individual spare IB388 LiHv batteries at 387.6 Wh and 17,000 mAh per unit for fleet rotation
• IF800 Spare Propeller Set: two CW and two CCW folding propellers with replacement screws; Loctite required, not included
• IF800 Spare Part Kit: landing gear, screws, and essential components for field maintenance and rapid repair
• Inspired Flight Universal MicaSense Integration Kit: mounting hardware for MicaSense payload integration across IF800 fleet aircraft
• Inspired Flight LiDAR Integration Kit: integration hardware required for GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite on IF800 airframes

IF800 Tomcat Platform Capabilities Across Fleet Disciplines

• Flight endurance: 54-minute maximum flight time reduces sortie frequency and expands per-flight coverage area
• Payload capacity: 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) maximum supports LiDAR, multispectral, thermal, and high-resolution gimbal configurations
• Hot-swap batteries: dual IB388 LiHv batteries exchange without powering down, minimizing turnaround time between sorties
• Flight controller: CubePilot Cube Blue H7 with triple redundant IMU underpins autonomous waypoint mission reliability
• GNSS architecture: dual CubePilot Here4 modules provide positioning redundancy critical for automated survey workflows
• Compliance stack: NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS certified, and Green UAS certified across aircraft and Blue Herelink GCS
• Sensor interface: Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard at 12V and 2A supports broad third-party payload integration without modification
• Adjustable payload rail: center-of-gravity tuning maintains consistent flight dynamics across payload weight variations
• RTK/PPK architecture: dedicated antenna mounting points enable clean survey-grade geotagging workflows across disciplines
• Foldable deployment: collapses to 14.2 x 17.4 x 7.8 inches (36 x 44 x 20 cm) for multi-aircraft case transport
• 30° upward shooting: expands data geometry for programs requiring non-nadir capture angles
• USA-engineered: assembled and supported domestically, with full documentation available for procurement and compliance review

Enterprise Deployment Scenarios and Fleet Program Applications

• Multi-discipline fleet standardization: one airframe covers survey, LiDAR, thermal, and agriculture missions by rotating payloads between sorties
• Survey and photogrammetry programs: 54-minute endurance and RTK/PPK mounting maximize corridor coverage per deployed aircraft
• LiDAR terrain and infrastructure modeling: GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite integration delivers point cloud output within the 6.6 lb payload budget
• Government and public safety fleet procurement: NDAA compliance, Blue UAS certification, and domestic assembly satisfy federal sourcing requirements
• Thermal inspection programs: Sentera 6X Thermal Pro configuration covers powerline, substation, and industrial facility inspection needs
• Precision agriculture data collection: Sentera 65R and MicaSense Altum-PT deliver NDVI and multispectral output across large field areas
• Research and environmental monitoring: Sony ILX-LR1 and Sentera payloads support high-fidelity data collection across ecological and academic programs

ArduPilot Ecosystem, Payload Bus Integration, and Fleet Workflow Compatibility

The IF800 Tomcat's ArduPilot Copter QUAD V operating software places it within the broad ArduPilot ecosystem for mission planning, waypoint management, and autonomous flight execution. Fleet programs running multiple IF800 aircraft benefit from a consistent software environment across all airframes, reducing pilot retraining overhead when crews rotate between aircraft.

Six flight modes: Position Hold, Loiter, Auto, RTL, Land, and Altitude Hold , cover the full range from manual inspection passes to fully autonomous corridor missions, with Altitude Hold providing a GPS-loss failsafe that keeps aircraft stable if positioning is interrupted. The Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard at 12V and 2A handles both power delivery and data communication for all supported payloads, eliminating the need for custom electrical integration when adding new sensors to the fleet.

Dedicated RTK/PPK antenna mounting points keep survey-grade geotagging workflows clean across payload configurations, and the GS-ONE's hot-swappable battery system allows field crews to run the GCS continuously across full operational days without returning to base for controller charging.

Building the Right IF800 Tomcat Fleet Configuration

• Multi-payload fleet architecture: procure aircraft and rotate payloads between disciplines to maximize airframe utilization across departments
• GCS fleet standardization: select one GCS model across all fleet aircraft to simplify pilot training and spare part management
• Payload-to-mission mapping: assign Sentera 65R or MicaSense Altum-PT to agriculture sorties, GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite to LiDAR programs, Sentera 6X Thermal Pro to inspection, and Sony ILX-LR1 or Gremsy VIO to documentation
• Altitude and payload planning: build service ceiling into mission planning for high-elevation programs — ceiling drops to 6,500 ft at maximum 6.6 lb payload
• Battery fleet sizing: calculate IB388 battery pools based on daily sortie targets and the 150 to 300 cycle life expectancy per unit
• Integration kit procurement: include the LiDAR Integration Kit with GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite orders and the Universal MicaSense Integration Kit with all MicaSense Altum-PT configurations
• Procurement documentation: Dronefly provides NDAA compliance, Blue UAS, and Green UAS documentation to support government and enterprise acquisition workflows

The IF800 Tomcat gives enterprise fleet programs a USA-built, compliance-documented platform with the endurance, payload capacity, and open sensor architecture to cover multiple mission disciplines from a single airframe. Its redundant flight stack, ArduPilot ecosystem compatibility, and broad payload support make it a durable long-term investment for programs that need reliability across every sortie.

Dronefly is an authorized dealer for the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat, offering the full aircraft, payload, GCS, and accessory lineup for fleet procurement. Our enterprise team provides configuration planning, compliance documentation support, and deployment guidance for programs integrating the IF800 Tomcat at single or multi-aircraft scale.

Purchase the IF800 Tomcat and configure your fleet through Dronefly today.

FAQs

What is the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat and what fleet programs is it suited for?

The IF800 Tomcat is a medium-lift quadcopter engineered, assembled, and supported in the United States, designed for enterprise fleet programs running survey, LiDAR, inspection, agriculture, and public safety missions. It carries up to 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) of payload, flies for 54 minutes on dual hot-swappable IB388 LiHv batteries, and runs ArduPilot Copter QUAD V on a CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller with triple redundant IMU. It is NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS certified, and Green UAS certified, with full procurement documentation available through Dronefly.

How does the IF800 Tomcat support multi-payload fleet programs?

The IF800 Tomcat uses a Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard interface at 12V and 2A, allowing fleet programs to rotate between the Sony ILX-LR1, Gremsy VIO, Sentera 65R, Sentera 6X Thermal Pro, MicaSense Altum-PT, and GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite LiDAR on the same airframe without custom electrical integration. The adjustable payload rail allows center-of-gravity tuning to match each payload's weight distribution, keeping flight dynamics consistent across sensor configurations. This means a single IF800 aircraft can serve survey, thermal inspection, and agriculture programs by rotating payloads between sorties rather than deploying separate dedicated aircraft per discipline.

What are the IB388 battery specifications and how does hot-swapping work in fleet operations?

Each IB388 is a 387.6 Wh, 17,000 mAh Lithium Polymer High-Voltage (LiHv) battery in a 6S1P configuration with an internal BMS, weighing 2.08 kg (4.6 lbs). The IF800 uses two per aircraft, and both slide in and out via a rail-mount system without powering down the aircraft, eliminating the shutdown-restart cycle between sorties. Life expectancy is 150 to 300 cycles, battery data is accessible over NFC, and the aircraft communicates with each battery over DroneCAN for state-of-health monitoring. Fleet managers should size IB388 battery pools against daily sortie targets and the storage temperature requirement of 10°C to 30°C.

How does the service ceiling change with payload weight and why does it matter for fleet planning?

The IF800 Tomcat reaches 14,000 ft (4.2 km) with no payload, 10,500 ft (3.2 km) with a 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) payload, and 6,500 ft (2.0 km) at the maximum 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) configuration. Fleet programs operating at elevation — survey in mountainous terrain, infrastructure inspection in high-altitude regions, or agriculture in elevated growing areas — need to account for the payload-ceiling relationship when assigning sensors to aircraft and planning mission altitudes. Programs consistently operating near the maximum payload should confirm the working altitude requirement against the applicable ceiling before committing to a payload configuration.

What is the difference between the GS-ONE and Blue Herelink ground control stations for fleet procurement?

The GS-ONE features a 7-inch 2,000-nit sunlight-readable display, a hot-swappable battery system with up to 5 hours of runtime, and is Blue UAS and NDAA compliant — the better choice for fleet programs operating in direct sunlight or requiring extended uninterrupted controller operation. The Blue Herelink features a 5.46-inch 1,000-nit display, a built-in 4,950 mAh Li-ion battery with approximately 4 hours of runtime, and a customizable button and control wheel layout — suited to fleet programs that prioritize a compact, configurable controller form factor. Both options are available as part of complete IF800 Tomcat bundles through Dronefly.

What integration hardware is required for LiDAR and MicaSense payloads on the IF800 Tomcat?

The GeoCue TrueView 1 Lite LiDAR sensor requires the Inspired Flight LiDAR Integration Kit for IF800 installation — this kit is available as a separate accessory at Dronefly and should be included in any LiDAR payload procurement order. The MicaSense Altum-PT requires the Inspired Flight MicaSense Altum-PT and Integration Kit Bundle or the Universal MicaSense Integration Kit, both of which are stocked at Dronefly. All other payloads — Sony ILX-LR1, Gremsy VIO, Sentera 65R, and Sentera 6X Thermal Pro — mount directly to the IF800 airframe without additional integration hardware.