• Inspired Flight IF800 drone, front three-quarter view with landing gear extended
  • Sony ILX-LR1 camera mounted on the drone.
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Inspired Flight IF800 with GS-ONE Ground Control Station + Sony ILX-LR1 Bundle

Inspired Flight IF800 with GS-ONE Ground Control Station + Sony ILX-LR1 Bundle

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  • Extended flight time reaches 54 minutes on dual hot-swappable batteries.
  • Precision mapping comes from a 61 megapixel full-frame Sony sensor.
  • Rugged GS-ONE control offers a bright seven inch touchscreen display.
  • Redundant flight control runs on a triple IMU Cube Blue H7.
  • Interchangeable E-mount lenses adapt the camera to changing mission needs.
  • Stabilized gimbal integration keeps imagery sharp across long survey flights.
  • Foldable frame design fits neatly into a wheeled transport case.
  • Weatherproof IP43 rating supports operation across demanding field conditions.
  • Dual battery hot swapping keeps missions running with minimal downtime.
  • Blue UAS certification confirms compliance for government and public safety work.

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Inspired Flight IF800 with GS-ONE Ground Control Station + Sony ILX-LR1 Bundle: 54-Minute Endurance Paired with 61MP Mapping-Grade Imaging

The IF800 Tomcat Quadcopter is a medium-lift drone platform engineered by Inspired Flight for mapping, inspection, and public safety missions that demand NDAA-compliant hardware in the field. This configuration pairs the airframe with the GS-ONE ground control station and the Sony ILX-LR1 camera payload as one pre-matched system, putting a ready-to-fly package in a technician's hands instead of three separate purchases to configure.

The Tomcat holds up to 54 minutes of flight time on dual hot-swappable IB388 batteries, with real-world endurance staying above 40 minutes once the camera payload is mounted, while the CubePilot Cube Blue H7 flight controller keeps the aircraft steady through wind gusts up to 23 knots.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Flight endurance: reaches up to 54 minutes on dual hot-swappable batteries.
  • Payload capacity: carries up to 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) of sensors.
  • Wind resistance: holds stable flight through gusts up to 23 knots.
  • Flight control: CubePilot Cube Blue H7 with triple-redundant IMU hardware.
  • Battery intelligence: IB388 packs report cycle health via NFC status.
  • Transport design: folds into a wheeled case for quick relocation.
  • Situational awareness: built-in FPV camera aids precise manual flight control.
  • Compliance status: NDAA compliant and Blue UAS certified for procurement.
  • Ground control: GS-ONE pairs a bright touchscreen with long transmission range.
  • Camera resolution: Sony ILX-LR1 captures 61MP stills for mapping accuracy.

Crews tasked with photogrammetry, orthomosaic mapping, or infrastructure inspection get a payload matched to the mission from day one. The Sony ILX-LR1's 61MP full-frame sensor resolves fine surface detail at altitude, and its interchangeable E-mount design means the standard 35mm lens can be swapped for a longer focal length when coverage or altitude requirements change.

GS-ONE ground control pairs a 7-inch, 2,000-nit touchscreen with up to 5 hours of battery runtime and 6-mile transmission range, holding a stable link through bright midday operations. Everything needed to launch, the aircraft, controller, batteries, charger, and transport case, ships together in one order.

Mapping Accuracy That Holds Up At Altitude

Ground sampling distance holds tight because the ILX-LR1's full-frame sensor and BIONZ XR processor keep noise low across ISO 100 to 32000, so exposure stays clean even on overcast job sites. The interchangeable E-mount lens system lets a crew swap the standard 35mm optic for a longer lens without touching the gimbal mount, extending the same airframe across survey and close-inspection missions.

Mechanical and electronic shutter modes cut motion blur during forward flight, and 4:3 still capture matches standard photogrammetry software without cropping. Fewer flights per project translate directly into lower fuel, labor, and airspace coordination costs.

Compatibility and System Integration

  • GS-ONE controller: included in this bundle, no separate purchase required.
  • Sony ILX-LR1 payload: included as one integrated camera, lens, gimbal system.
  • IB388 batteries: two hot-swappable units included with this bundle purchase.
  • Transport case: rugged wheeled case included for aircraft and payload storage.
  • Blue Herelink GCS: available as an alternate controller, sold separately.
  • E-mount lenses: additional Sony lenses beyond the standard 35mm sold separately.
  • Inspired Care plans: optional annual protection coverage, sold separately per aircraft.
  • Additional payloads: Gremsy VIO and Sentera sensors compatible, sold separately.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Aerial mapping: generates high-accuracy orthomosaics for land and site surveys.
  • Infrastructure inspection: captures fine surface detail on towers, roofs, and pipelines.
  • Construction monitoring: tracks site progress across recurring high-resolution flight missions.
  • Land development: supports planning and permitting with survey-grade imagery.
  • Photogrammetry workflows: still captures process directly into standard mapping software.
  • Documentation flights: 4K video records inspection findings for reporting and review.

Crews need equipment that shows up ready to fly, not a box of parts requiring separate configuration before the first mission. The IF800 Tomcat with GS-ONE and Sony ILX-LR1 solves that by pairing a proven NDAA-compliant airframe with a mapping-grade camera already matched to the mount and power rails. Long endurance, stable ground control, and survey-grade resolution keep it useful well beyond a single project.

Field teams ordering through DSLRPros get a bundle that has already been checked for fit between the airframe, GS-ONE, and camera payload before it ships. DSLRPros technicians are available to walk through battery care, payload calibration, and firmware setup so the aircraft is mission ready on arrival.

Order the IF800 Tomcat Quadcopter with GS-ONE and Sony ILX-LR1 from DSLRPros to get flying with confidence.

Inspired Flight IF800

Performance

  • Maximum ascent speed: 5 m/s (16 ft/s)
  • Maximum descent speed: 3 m/s (10 ft/s)
  • Maximum air speed: 22 m/s (49 mph)
  • Maximum wind resistance: 10 m/s, 12 m/s gusts (19 knots, 23 knots gusts)
  • Maximum tilt angle: 30Β°
  • Maximum angular velocity: Tilt 300Β°/s, Yaw 120Β°/s
  • Operating temperature: -20Β°C to 45Β°C (-4Β°F to 113Β°F)
  • Service ceiling: 4.2 km (14,000 ft) with 0.0 kg (0.0 lb) payload, 3.2 km (10,500 ft) with 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) payload, 2.0 km (6,500 ft) with 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) payloaod

Physical Specifications

  • Diagonal size (propeller center to center): 905 mm (35.6 in)
  • Unfolded dimensions (flight ready): 132 Γ— 114 Γ— 52 cm (51.8 Γ— 44.8 Γ— 20.3 in)
  • Folded dimensions (stowed): 36 Γ— 44 Γ— 20 cm (14.2 Γ— 17.4 Γ— 7.8 in)
  • Empty weight (without batteries): 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs)
  • Weight with batteries: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
  • Maximum gross takeoff weight: 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs)
  • Maximum payload capacity: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
  • Transport case dimensions: 52.8 Γ— 80.7 Γ— 31.7 cm (20.8 Γ— 31.8 Γ— 12.5 in)
  • Transport case weight (with aircraft and GCS): 18 kg (40 lbs)

Flight Stack

  • Flight controller: CubePilot Cube Blue H7 with triple redundant IMU
  • GNSS / Compass: Dual CubePilot Here4
  • Downward ground sensor: LightWare SF000/B
  • Payload power rails: 12 V, 2 A
  • Payload interface: Pixhawk Payload Bus Standard
  • Operating software: ArduPilot Copter QUAD V

Flight Modes

  • Position Hold: Maintains GPS position and altitude with responsive controls for faster speeds
  • Loiter: Holds GPS position and altitude for slow, precise, and stable flying
  • Auto: Executes pre-defined waypoint missions
  • RTL (Return to Launch): Automatically returns to the takeoff location and lands
  • Land: Automatically lands while maintaining horizontal position
  • Altitude Hold: Maintains altitude only; serves as a failsafe mode if GPS signal is lost

Sony ILX-LR1

Imaging

  • Lens mount: Sony E
  • Lens communication: Yes
  • Image sensor: 1.38-inch CMOS
  • Effective resolution: 60 MP (9504 Γ— 6336)
  • Actual resolution: 60 MP (9504 Γ— 6336)
  • Image stabilization: No
  • Built-in ND filter: No
  • Capture type: Stills and video

Exposure

  • Shutter type: Mechanical focal plane shutter and electronic global shutter
  • ISO sensitivity: Native ISO 100–32,000

Focus

  • Focus modes: Automatic and manual focus

Video

  • Internal recording formats: XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 (8/10-bit), XAVC S 4:2:2 (10-bit), XAVC S 4:2:0 (8-bit), XAVC S-I 4:2:2 (10-bit)
  • Maximum recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 Γ— 2160) up to 59.94 fps
  • Full HD recording: Up to 1920 Γ— 1080 at 120 fps (XAVC S)
  • Video output: 4:2:2 8/10-bit up to UHD 4K; 16-bit RAW output up to UHD 4K
  • Fast/slow-motion recording: Supported
  • Gamma profiles: S-Cinetone, Sony S-Log3
  • Built-in microphone: None
  • IP streaming: MJPEG up to 3840 Γ— 2160 at 30 fps

Storage & Interfaces

  • Memory card slot: Single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
  • Internal storage: None
  • Video outputs: 1Γ— Micro-HDMI, 1Γ— USB-C 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1
  • Audio I/O: None
  • Power input: 1Γ— Molex 6-pin (10–18 VDC)
  • Other I/O: 1Γ— 6-pin camera interface (control, data, monitor I/O)
  • Wireless connectivity: None
  • Mobile app support: No
  • GPS: No

Power

  • Power consumption: 3.8 W

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: 0Β°C to 40Β°C (32Β°F to 104Β°F)

Physical Specifications

  • Tripod mount: 1Γ— 1/4"-20 female (bottom)
  • Accessory mounting threads: 20Γ— M4
  • Hot shoe: None
  • Viewfinder: Optional (not included)
  • Display: None
  • Dimensions: 100 Γ— 74 Γ— 42.5 mm (3.9 Γ— 2.9 Γ— 1.7 in)
  • Weight: 243 g (8.6 oz, body only)
  • 1x IF800 TOMCAT aircraft
  • 4x Propellers
  • 1x GS-ONE ground controller
  • 1x ugged transport case
  • 1x Sony ILX-LR1 payload
  • 2x Intelligent flight batteries (IB388)
  • 1x Battery charger
How long can the IF800 Tomcat fly with the Sony ILX-LR1 mounted?

The IF800 Tomcat is rated for up to 54 minutes of flight time on its dual hot-swappable IB388 batteries when flown without a payload. Once the Sony ILX-LR1 camera is mounted, real-world flight time typically holds above 40 minutes depending on wind and mission profile. Swapping to a charged battery pair takes only a few minutes in the field, so crews can complete multiple flights in a single outing.

Does the GS-ONE ground control station work in direct sunlight?

Yes. The GS-ONE uses a 7-inch touchscreen rated at 2,000 nits, which stays readable in direct outdoor sunlight. It also carries an IP55-rated enclosure and a hot-swappable battery good for up to 5 hours of runtime, making it suited to full field days without returning to a charging station.

Can the Sony ILX-LR1's lens be swapped for a different focal length?

Yes. The ILX-LR1 uses Sony's E-mount system, so the standard 35mm lens that ships with this bundle can be replaced with other compatible E-mount lenses. This lets operators match focal length to altitude and coverage requirements for a given mapping or inspection mission without changing the camera body or gimbal.

Is the IF800 Tomcat compliant for government and public safety use?

Yes. The IF800 Tomcat is NDAA compliant and holds Blue UAS certification from the Defense Innovation Unit, confirming it meets federal requirements for secure, non-adversarial components. This status supports procurement by government agencies, defense contractors, and public safety departments operating under Blue UAS or NDAA sourcing rules.

What is included with the IF800 Tomcat GS-ONE and Sony ILX-LR1 bundle?

This bundle includes the IF800 Tomcat aircraft, four propellers, the GS-ONE ground controller, a rugged transport case, the Sony ILX-LR1 camera payload with its standard 35mm lens and gimbal, two IB388 batteries, and one charger. The Blue Herelink controller, additional E-mount lenses, and other Inspired Flight payloads are available separately.

Can the Sony ILX-LR1 record video as well as still images?

Yes. In addition to its primary role capturing 61MP full-frame stills for mapping and photogrammetry, the ILX-LR1 records UHD 4K video. That makes it useful for inspection documentation and real-time monitoring tasks where high-resolution visual detail matters more than audio capture.