The Inspired Flight IF1200A is a rugged, U.S.-made heavy-lift hexacopter engineered for demanding enterprise, government, inspection, mapping, and public safety missions. With high payload capacity, long endurance, advanced stability systems, and secure Blue Herelink control, the IF1200A is built for professionals who need reliable performance and flexible payload integration across diverse applications.
Manufactured in the USA — Designed and supported domestically for quality and compliance.
Blue UAS & NDAA-Aligned — Meets security and procurement standards for government and enterprise use.
Heavy-Lift Capability — Handles large payloads including EO/IR, LiDAR, high-resolution cameras, and more.
Blue Herelink Ground Control System included — Secure, long-range telemetry and live video with a daylight-readable touchscreen.
SAFE drone™ stability system — Provides redundancy and controlled response in the event of a motor failure.
Universal Payload Interface — Robust power rails and interface for a wide range of sensors and mission hardware.
Performance
Max Flight Time: Up to 43 minutes (with standard batteries)
Max Payload Capacity: 19.1 lb (8.7 kg)
Max Air Speed: 56 mph (25 m/s)
Max Wind Resistance: Up to 23 knots (~29 knots gusts)
Operating Temp Range: -4 °F to 113 °F (approx. -20 °C to +45 °C)
Aircraft Dimensions & Weight
Diagonal Size: ~40.4 in (1,025 mm)
Unfolded Size: ~65.1″ × 60.6″ × 30.2″
Folded Size: ~18.7″ × 19.5″ × 18.5″
Empty Weight (no batteries): ~17.2 lb (7.8 kg)
Weight with Batteries: ~35.9 lb (16.3 kg)
Max Gross Takeoff Weight: ~55 lb (25 kg)
Transport Case Size: ~25.5″ × 25.5″ × 23.0″
Transport Case Weight: ~64 lb (29 kg) with aircraft & GCS
Flight Control & Navigation
Flight Controller: CubePilot Cube Blue H7 with triple redundant IMUs
GNSS / Compass: Dual CubePilot Here3 M8P
Operating Software: ArduPilot Copter
1 × IF1200A Hexacopter airframe
Blue Herelink Ground Control Station (secure long-range control)
Rugged transport case
Folding propellers
Power interface hardware
(Payloads such as cameras, LiDAR, and sensors are sold separately.)
The IF1200A delivers heavy-lift performance, long endurance, and modular payload flexibility in a compact, rugged platform. Its Blue UAS-ready configuration and secure Herelink ground control make it ideal for:
Industrial inspection (powerlines, infrastructure, utilities)
Aerial mapping and photogrammetry
LiDAR survey missions
Public safety and emergency response
Government and defense operations
No matter the mission, the IF1200A combines endurance, payload flexibility, and professional-grade reliability into one capable enterprise UAV.