A ruggedized, backpackable quadcopter ISR UAS that folds into a small pack and deploys in ~2 minutes, carrying hot-swappable EO/IR and other payloads for tactical surveillance, SAR, inspection and first response.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | Small VTOL quadcopter UAS |
| Role | Tactical ISR quadcopter |
| Classification | Small VTOL UAS (Group 1) |
| Mission | ISR, SAR, inspection, disaster relief, first response |
| Datalink | Secure digital datalink |
| Variants | Indago 2; Indago 3; Indago 4 |
| MTOW (kg) | 2.26 |
| Operators | US and allied military/government users |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Length (m) | 0.81 |
| Propulsion | Electric (battery), four rotors |
| Range (km) | 10 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Waypoint / autonomous flight with operator control |
| Endurance (min) | 50 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2.27 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 40 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR camera, 10 MP still imager |
| Production status | In production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5486 |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop), Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Inspection, Public safety / SAR |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Low (<50 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |