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# Payload Mounting

The IF1200 comes pre-configured with the IF1200 Dovetail Kit, which includes the Midweight Pro Damping Plate that can handle payloads between 0-3kg, and the Smart Dovetail payload interface.

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2F7QNIqz2zNQaGjrGc7DPc%2FIF1200%20Dovetail.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=40abb90d-f43b-4282-b6b3-5e93f1acff89" alt=""><figcaption><p>IF1200 with Midweight PDK and Smart Dovetail Installed on the Payload Rails</p></figcaption></figure>

Additional mounting options are available for payloads with unique  requirements. The table below shows the 3 most common mounting options:

## IF1200 Mounting Options

<table><thead><tr><th width="184.15234375">Mount</th><th>Limits</th><th>Compatible Payloads</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Payload Rails (No Damping Plate)</td><td>0kg - 8.7 kg (19.1 lbs)</td><td>Linebird Line Dropper, other specialty solutions</td></tr><tr><td>Midweight Damping Plate</td><td>0 kg - 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)</td><td>Most Lidar, Sony LR1, Sentera 65R, Gremsy Vio, Micasense Cameras</td></tr><tr><td>Heavyweight Damping Plate</td><td>0 kg - 5.0 kg (11 lbs)</td><td>Heavy Lidar (Yellowscan Navigator, Riegl VUX-120, etc), other specialty solutions, Sony LR1, Sentera 65R, Gremsy Vio, Micasense Cameras</td></tr></tbody></table>