Inspired Flight

Inspired Flight Building the next generation of US-made drones for industrial & commercial use. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California in 2016, our entirely U.S.

Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by leading the American small unmanned aerial systems (“sUAS”) Industry. based team designs, builds, and supports highly capable and agile UAV platforms for both commercial and government applications. Selected to the US Government’s Blue sUAS program, Inspired Flight’s solutions have been thoroughly vetted for use in a variety of National Defe

nse ecosystems. As a critical component of these high-impact applications, Inspired Flight’s top priority will always be the safety and reliability of its aircraft. Thoughtful hardware design coupled with industry-leading human support is the key to our customer’s success. A willingness to work with individual customers to understand specific requirements and engineer a tailored solution is one of many reasons why enterprises and Federal Agencies turn to Inspired Flight for their UAV programs. With a keen understanding of the challenges operators face, Inspired Flight vehicles are designed for repeatable and robust workflows, enabling users to complete objectives safely while vastly improving operational efficiency and bottom line.

Let's address the elephant in the room. Many operators aren't looking to switch drone platforms; they're being asked to....
06/05/2026

Let's address the elephant in the room. Many operators aren't looking to switch drone platforms; they're being asked to. When you've spent years building workflows around a product you trust, change can be frustrating. We understand that.

At Inspired Flight, we're focused on making the transition to American-made drone technology as seamless as possible. But building drones in America means more than assembling aircraft here. It means investing in U.S. engineering, U.S. manufacturing, U.S. support, and the skilled people who design, assemble, test, and service every aircraft. It means maintaining secure, NDAA-compliant supply chains and providing direct access to the team behind the product when your mission is on the line.

As demand for American-made drone solutions grows, we're committed to strengthening and scaling domestic manufacturing while continuing to deliver the quality, support, and reliability our customers depend on. We're building not just aircraft, but the capacity and infrastructure needed to support the future of the U.S. drone industry.

Thanks to the team at SPH Engineering for taking the IF800 for a spin and sharing their perspective.

Watch the full video here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05_Qt40

Is If800 really a good replacement for DJI's latest M400? In this v...

Ready to make the switch to NDAA-compliant? 👈Join Inspired Flight and GeoCue to learn how to transition without slowing ...
06/03/2026

Ready to make the switch to NDAA-compliant? 👈

Join Inspired Flight and GeoCue to learn how to transition without slowing down your operations. Discover proven workflows, NDAA-compliant hardware, and LiDAR solutions designed for professional mapping teams.

🔗 Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05WHmR0

Great day at Vantis UAS Fly Day last week! 🙌It was great connecting with operators, partners, and industry professionals...
06/02/2026

Great day at Vantis UAS Fly Day last week! 🙌

It was great connecting with operators, partners, and industry professionals while showcasing the IF800 TOMCAT in real-world flight demonstrations.

Thank you to Vantis UAS, Northern Plains UAS Test Site, and Frontier Precision for hosting a fantastic event. We look forward to continuing the conversations that started in the field.

05/28/2026

NDAA-compliant. American-made. Mission ready. 🇺🇸

Choosing an American-made drone company means investing in:
✔️ Secure, NDAA-compliant technology
✔️ U.S.-based manufacturing and support
✔️ Trusted performance for critical missions
✔️ American innovation, jobs, and industry

At Inspired Flight, we design, manufacture, and support NDAA-compliant drone platforms right here in the U.S. for professionals who need confidence in every flight.

📢TOMORROW: We’re headed to Vantis UAS Fly Day 2026 in North Dakota! Join Inspired Flight to see the IF800 TOMCAT in acti...
05/27/2026

📢TOMORROW: We’re headed to Vantis UAS Fly Day 2026 in North Dakota! Join Inspired Flight to see the IF800 TOMCAT in action with advanced payload integrations like the Sentera 65R, delivering powerful solutions for environmental monitoring, surveying, precision agriculture, and more.

RSVP below and see how NDAA-compliant drone technology is advancing real-world operations. 🌾📍
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Mf140

Blue skies, fresh air, and a great day to fly. ☀️
05/25/2026

Blue skies, fresh air, and a great day to fly. ☀️

As a local company with many California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) alumni on our team, we always enjoy host...
05/21/2026

As a local company with many California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) alumni on our team, we always enjoy hosting demos for current students. 🐎 We recently welcomed students from the Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences department for a tour of our facility and had them test their drone flying skills firsthand.

It was a great opportunity to showcase how UAV technology is being used in surveying, mapping, GIS, and forestry applications, while helping students see how drones can support the future of their department and the career paths they choose to pursue. 🙌

Get an inside look at life on the production floor with Brittany Gaspar. ⚙️In our latest IFT Quarterly profile, Brittany...
05/19/2026

Get an inside look at life on the production floor with Brittany Gaspar. ⚙️

In our latest IFT Quarterly profile, Brittany shares what really goes into building a drone, why every aircraft carries a bigger purpose, and the mindset that’s guided her career in manufacturing. From hands-on assembly to seeing an aircraft take flight for the first time, her perspective offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and precision behind every Inspired Flight system.

Click through for highlights from the Q&A, then read the full profile interview starting on page 17 of IFT Quarterly Magazine, Issue #6.

🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H05D7Mk0

Inspired Flight is heading to the Frontier Precision California Technology Roadshow this June! 📢We’ll be showcasing Insp...
05/18/2026

Inspired Flight is heading to the Frontier Precision California Technology Roadshow this June! 📢

We’ll be showcasing Inspired Flight’s NDAA-compliant drones alongside live flight demos, data capture workflows, and technology from:
YellowScan • Emesent • Sentera • Sony • • Deep Trekker • Teledyne FLIR For Your Mission • Quantum-Systems + more

📅 June 23, 2026 | Sacramento, CA
📅 June 25, 2026 | Tulare, CA

🎟️ Free registration (spots are limited):
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05rWrf0

Address

225 Suburban Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057763640

Website

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