iMK-8 and iMK-4

iMK-8 and iMK-4 are multirotor drones developed by Idetec of Chile, built for close-in mapping, security and law-enforcement missions that need vertical takeoff rather than the runway or catapult launch of the company's fixed-wing models.

Overview

iMK-8 and iMK-4 are Idetec's multirotor line, sold alongside the company's fixed-wing AG WING, EVO-Cam and Stardust platforms. Where the fixed-wing aircraft are built for wide-area agricultural and topographic mapping, the iMK-8/4 pair is aimed at missions that need to take off and land in confined spaces, such as urban security patrols and close-range inspection or mapping work.

Idetec states the systems have been used operationally for both day and night missions, including security deployments inside football stadiums, as well as high-precision agricultural and general mapping surveys.

Design and capabilities

The iMK-8 and iMK-4 are multirotor aircraft capable of taking off and landing in small spaces. Idetec quotes 35 minutes of flight endurance. Navigation is automatic, GPS- and IMU-assisted, with multiple modes including precise waypoint navigation. The camera mount is gyro-stabilised, and the aircraft can fly in both day and night conditions without external illumination, which the manufacturer says keeps the platform's night-time footprint low. Idetec pairs the aircraft with a Mil-Std-rated ground control station designed for easy transport and field deployment, and the airframes support integration of different sensor and camera payloads depending on the mission.

Use cases

Idetec markets the iMK-8/4 for security and law-enforcement patrol work — including a stated stadium-security deployment — as well as high-precision aerial mapping for agriculture and general surveying.

Variants

iMK-8 and iMK-4 are marketed as a paired product line; Idetec's product pages do not distinguish detailed specification differences between the two designations beyond airframe size.

Frequently asked questions

What type of drone is the iMK-8/iMK-4?

It is a multirotor VTOL platform, distinct from Idetec's fixed-wing AG WING, EVO-Cam and Stardust models.

What is the endurance of the iMK-8/iMK-4?

Idetec quotes 35 minutes of flight endurance.

What is the iMK-8/iMK-4 used for?

It is used for security and law-enforcement patrol, and for close-range agricultural and general mapping.

Who makes the iMK-8/iMK-4?

It is made by Idetec, a small-UAS manufacturer based in Santiago, Chile.