Lantronix Powers Next-Gen Drone OEM Innovation with Edge AI in Collaboration with Teledyne FLIR OEM & Gremsy

Success Highlights

• Accelerated drone platform development
• Full NDAA/TAA compliance
• Military-grade performance and reliability
• Scalable across multiple UAV platforms

Overview

Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 5165RB System on Module (SOM), integrated with Teledyne FLIR OEM’s Hadron™ 640R infrared camera modules and Prism™ software as well as Gremsy’s advanced camera gimbal stabilizers, enables AI-driven, low-SWaP UAV systems with real-time analytics, improved flight efficiency and rapid sensor and systems integration.

Challenge: Fast, Compliant, Secure UAV Design

Drone OEMs need powerful, Edge AI compute platforms that combine AI performance, cybersecurity and NDAA/TAA compliance without slowing development timelines.

Solution: Lantronix Open-Q™ SOMs

Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 5165RB and 8250CS SOMs, based on the Qualcomm® QRB5165 and QCS8250 processors, respectively, provide production-ready compute platforms for advanced UAV applications.

Key Advantages:

• Compliance & Security: Fully NDAA/TAA compliant
• AI Acceleration: Qualcomm® GPU/DSP for edge inference
• High-Speed Connectivity: Low-latency data and video links
• Faster Development: Mature SOM architecture that reduces design risk

Results: Fast, Compliant and Secure UAV Design

Combined with Teledyne FLIR OEM and Gremsy solutions, Lantronix SOMs enable OEMs to achieve:

• Accelerated time-to-market
• Enhanced Edge AI analytics
• Longer and more efficient missions
• Flexible scaling across drone models
• Support from a North America-based partner for regulatory assurance

“ Together with Lantronix, we’re accelerating development of secure, AI-enabled camera solutions.”

– Michael Walters, VP of Product Management, Teledyne FLIR OEM

Lantronix Open-Q™ SOM Features

• 15+ TOPS on-device AI
• Multi-camera support
• Wi-Fi 6 and high-speed I/O
• -25°C to +85°C operation
• NDAA/TAA compliant Qualcomm® SoC platform

For more information, visit: lantronix.com/products-class/open-q-soms/

UAV Advantages

• Longer mission endurance
• Low-SWaP optimized compute
• Scalable integration
• Proven compliance and supply longevity

“ Lantronix is a valued contributor to our next-generation platform.”

– Nguyen Van Chu, Vice General Director, Gremsy

Collaboration Ecosystem

Qualcomm® Technologies

Lantronix SOMs provide the fastest path to Qualcomm® Dragonwing™-based IoT products with production-ready hardware, full development kits and customizable Android™/Linux® software stacks.

Teledyne FLIR OEM

Integrated Hadron™ 640R and Prism™ software deliver super-resolution imaging, real-time AI detection and synchronized thermal/visible video.

Gremsy

Gremsy ISR camera payloads – Lynx powered by Lantronix SOMs unlock onboard AI analytics, delivering:

• Lower SWaP for longer endurance
• On-device situational awareness
• Rugged, NDAA-compliant operation

“ We are excited to collaborate with Teledyne FLIR OEM and Gremsy to help drone OEMs get to market faster with reliable AI-powered solutions.”

– Saleel Awsare, CEO, Lantronix