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.

One of the coolest mission photos we've seen yet.📍 Columbia River, Idaho👉 IF800 TomcatWe love seeing where our aircraft ...
06/23/2026

One of the coolest mission photos we've seen yet.
📍 Columbia River, Idaho
👉 IF800 Tomcat

We love seeing where our aircraft are put to work. If you have photos, videos, or a case study featuring your Inspired Flight drone, send us a message. We'd love to share your mission and showcase the work you're doing. 💪

Day 1 at EDRS was a success.If you're attending this week, be sure to stop by our partners at Frontier Precision to see ...
06/22/2026

Day 1 at EDRS was a success.

If you're attending this week, be sure to stop by our partners at Frontier Precision to see Inspired Flight platforms on display and learn how organizations are deploying NDAA-compliant drone solutions for energy and industrial operations.

We've got 2 more days in Houston, let's connect!

Meet with Inspired Flight this June! Whether online or in person, we'd love to connect with you at one of our upcoming e...
06/15/2026

Meet with Inspired Flight this June! Whether online or in person, we'd love to connect with you at one of our upcoming events.

📅 June 17 – GeoCue Webinar: How to Make the Switch to NDAA-Compliant Drone Mapping
Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H068h9j0

📍 June 22–24 – Energy Drone & Robotics Summit (Houston, TX)
DM us or comment below to schedule time to connect with Zach or Adam, and we'll send over a booking link.

📍 June 23 & 25 – California Tech Roadshow with Frontier Precision
Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H068h7q0

We hope to see you there!

We're growing.Inspired Flight is hiring across Customer Success, Engineering, Operations, Production, and Flight Operati...
06/12/2026

We're growing.

Inspired Flight is hiring across Customer Success, Engineering, Operations, Production, and Flight Operations at our headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California. Join a team designing, building, and supporting American-made professional drone systems used for critical missions across the country.

Current Openings:
• Customer Success Specialist I
• Customer Success Specialist II
• Principal Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer II
• Director of Operations
• Operations Manager
• Warehouse & Facilities Manager
• Accounts Receiving Specialist
• Production Technician I-III
• UAS Trainer & Pilot
• UAS Flight Test & Quality Control Pilot

Whether you're helping customers succeed, developing new technology, supporting operations, or flying aircraft in the field, you'll play a direct role in advancing the future of professional drone systems.

View open positions and apply:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H065-Rj0

What does an NDAA-compliant LiDAR workflow actually look like?Join Inspired Flight and GeoCue as we break down the compl...
06/11/2026

What does an NDAA-compliant LiDAR workflow actually look like?

Join Inspired Flight and GeoCue as we break down the complete workflow, from aircraft and sensors to software and data processing.

Webinar
📅 June 17, 11:00 AM PST
🔗 Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H061HZ_0

JJoin Inspired Flight and GeoCue for a special webinar focused on helping aerial mapping professionals make the transition to a fully NDAA-compliant drone LiDAR workflow.

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

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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

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