Aircraft & UAVs

Indago 4

Indago 4 is Lockheed Martin's Group 1 tactical quadrotor UAS for short-range reconnaissance and surveillance, combining backpackable deployment, on-edge computing, and GPS-denied navigation.

Profile

Origin
United States
Built by
Lockheed Martin
Type
Group 1 tactical quadrotor UAS
Service note
2020s-present
Designer
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
Designed
2024
Produced
2024-present
Developed from
Indago 3

Also Known As

  • Indago 4 UAV
  • Indago 4 Tactical Quadcopter
  • Indago quadrotor

Specifications

Role
Military-grade ISR quadrotor UAS
Class
Group 1 small uncrewed aerial system
Endurance
50-70 minutes depending on battery type and payload
Datalink range
10 km
Payload interfaces
3
Navigation
GPS-denied navigation using Northstar software
Deployment
Approximately 2 minutes from backpack carriage to launch
Payload capacity
Up to 60% of flight weight

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
Introduced in 2024 as Lockheed Martin's next-generation Indago tactical quadcopter.

Conflict Usage

Side
🏳️Unspecified

Exact model: Indago 4 VTOL small unmanned aircraft system. I found procurement and operational-user information but no confirmed public combat use in an armed conflict.

Timeline

Indago 4 Key Events

  1. Feature article introduces Indago 4

    Lockheed Martin's feature article presents Indago 4 as a next-generation tactical quadcopter with on-edge computing, modular payload bays, and 2-minute deployment.

    Sources: Unlocking the Future: Indago 4 Tactical Quadcopter | Lockheed Martin

  2. Official product page updated

    Lockheed Martin's official product page describes Indago 4 as a military-grade, all-weather Group 1 small UAS with 360-degree reconnaissance capability and GPS-denied navigation.

    Sources: Indago 4 - UAV | Lockheed Martin, ISR & Uncrewed Systems | Lockheed Martin

Indago 4 Images

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