Teledyne Flir OEM’s Boson+ thermal camera module integrated into spherical drone payloads
Teledyne Flir OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company and a specialist in thermal imaging innovation, is working with Gremsy, a provider of professional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payload and gimbal solutions, for its latest Thermal by Flir collaboration
Through the collaboration, Gremsy is introducing its NDAA-compliant Orus-L and Lynx payload lines to equip drones with advanced aerial thermal intelligence.
Jared Faraudo, vice president, product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM, said, “Thermal by FLIR helps position Gremsy at the forefront of drone payloads with reliable NDAA-compliant thermal camera module availability. By integrating the size-weight-and-power (SWaP)-optimised long-wave infrared (LWIR) Boson+camera module within the Gremsy spherical payload designs, the collaboration empowers demanding professional applications that require situational awareness day or night.”
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-free and National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)-compliant Boson+ thermal imaging camera module has been integrated into two new Gremsy products- Lynx, an ultra-compact ISR payload, and Orus-L, a sphere-shaped payload.
Huy Pham, CTO of Gremsy, said, "Boosting innovation in uncrewed intelligence, our Lynx and Orus L payloads represent monumental achievements for our team while pushing new frontiers for our expanding spherical ecosystem. The sphere form factor enables exceptional protection, aerodynamic efficiency, and a flexible platform for a wide range of critical applications. Our new payloads, enhanced by Teledyne FLIR OEM's thermal imaging technology, help users better achieve their mission objectives with unprecedented insight."
The Lynx NDAA model is designed for aerial efficiency, reducing SWaP challenges on UAV platforms and enabling longer operational times and greater platform versatility. Its dual thermal and visible imaging capabilities deliver an advantage for time-sensitive public safety, drone-as-first-responder (DFR), and defence missions.
As the vanguard of Gremsy's spherical payload vision, the IP55-rated Orus-L NDAA model sustains flight speeds up to 100km/h across vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing platforms. Powered by the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX, Orus-L performs complex AI tasks such as object detection, target locking, and autonomous tracking in real-time.
Utilising its built-in high-performance processor and Gremsy's image processing algorithm, this high-performance gimbaled solution includes an electro-optical (EO) camera, the radiometric Boson+ thermal camera module, and a laser range finder (LRF) suited for critical inspection and public safety applications.
