EVO-Cam
EVO-Cam is a fixed-wing mapping drone developed by Idetec of Chile, built to carry heavier survey payloads than the company's entry-level AG WING while reusing the same general airframe lineage as the Stardust.
Overview
Idetec positions EVO-Cam as a mid-tier mapping platform in its fixed-wing product line, sitting between the simplified AG WING and the higher-altitude Stardust. It is aimed at survey and mapping operators who need to fly heavier or more specialised cameras, including RTK-capable sensors, than Idetec's cheaper models support.
The aircraft carries over design and manufacturing experience from AG WING and Stardust, and Idetec markets it as a cost-effective option for customers who need advanced payload flexibility without moving to a larger platform.
Design and capabilities
EVO-Cam is a fixed-wing aircraft measuring 1.4 m long with a 1.8 m wingspan. Idetec quotes an endurance of 80 minutes and an operating range of 20 km. The platform supports a GNSS PPK/RTK receiver for survey-grade positioning accuracy, and Idetec lists compatible payloads including the Sony RX1R II (42 MP RGB), Sony A5100 (24 MP RGB or near-infrared), MicaSense Sequoia and Tetracam mMCA6 multispectral sensors for agriculture, and a FLIR Vue Pro thermal camera. The manufacturer states the airframe has been tested at high altitude and in windy conditions as part of its operational validation.
Use cases
EVO-Cam is used for aerial mapping and surveying, precision-agriculture and environmental monitoring, and law-enforcement aerial observation, according to Idetec's own product listing.
Variants
EVO-Cam sits alongside Idetec's AG WING (lower-cost, shorter endurance) and Stardust (higher-altitude, longer-range) fixed-wing models, and the iMK-8/iMK-4 multirotor line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of EVO-Cam?
Idetec quotes an operating range of 20 km and an endurance of 80 minutes per flight.
What cameras can EVO-Cam carry?
Idetec lists RGB cameras (Sony RX1R II, Sony A5100), multispectral sensors (MicaSense Sequoia, Tetracam mMCA6) and a FLIR Vue Pro thermal camera as compatible payloads.
Who makes EVO-Cam?
EVO-Cam is made by Idetec, a small-UAS manufacturer based in Santiago, Chile.
