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IF1200 carrying an American Flag during Sunset

Where It Began

INSPIRED FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

OUR MISSION

We build secure, American-made aerial systems for teams who cannot afford failure. 

 

Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) designs, assembles, and supports NDAA-compliant drone platforms in the United States. Built for inspection, mapping, research, and public safety, our systems combine mission-ready reliability with secure architecture and long-term support.

Building an IF1200

Built Here. Built Right.

The American Dream

Inspired Flight began with a simple belief. Critical missions deserve aircraft built with intention, not compromise.

OUR STORY

Founded in 2017 in San Luis Obispo, California, Inspired Flight was built to deliver reliable, secure aerial platforms when the stakes are high.

2017

INSPIRED FLIGHT IS FOUNDED

Inspired Flight is founded in San Luis Obispo, California. The goal is clear. Build secure, high-quality drone systems in the United States.

IFT Team with fleet of drones

2018

LAUNCH OF THE IF750 QUADCOPTER

The IF750 marks our entry into the professional UAS market. It sets the foundation for the platforms that follow.

Flying 750 drone
IF1200 ready for take off during a reseach mission

Crafting Secure Drones

The American Standard

Designed, assembled, and tested in the United States. Every system reflects the standards we hold ourselves to.

CEO Rick Stollmeyer looking over an IF1200

“We built Inspired Flight to strengthen domestic capability and give teams access to drones they can trust. Our mission is simple. Build secure systems in America that perform when it matters.”
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Rick Stollmeyer
CEO & Co-Founder, IFT

CAREERS

Build aircraft that power real missions. Join a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

IFT team preping IF800 for flight
IF800 being build in production

People Behind the Platform

The American Spirit

Engineers. Technicians. Pilots. The team behind every aircraft believes details matter.

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