Teledyne FLIR OEM, a heavyweight in thermal imaging innovation and a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, just announced a sizzling new collaboration. They’re teaming up with Gremsy, a leading name in professional drone payloads and gimbal solutions, to bring cutting-edge thermal tech to the skies.
The partnership will see Gremsy launch its new ORUS-L and Lynx payload lines, both compliant with NDAA regulations. This means drones equipped with these payloads will boast top-tier aerial thermal intelligence.
“Thermal by FLIR helps position Gremsy at the forefront of drone payloads with reliable NDAA-compliant thermal camera module availability,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president, product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “By integrating the size-weight-and-power (SWaP)-optimized 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 key to this enhanced capability? The ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant Boson+ thermal imaging camera module. This powerful piece of tech has been integrated into Gremsy’s two latest creations: the Lynx, an ultra-compact ISR payload, and the ORUS-L, a groundbreaking sphere-shaped payload.
This marks the beginning of an innovative new product series.
“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,” said Huy Pham, CTO of Gremsy. “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.”
LYNX NDAA: Ultra-compact ISR payload
The Lynx NDAA model is all about efficiency. This ultra-lightweight and compact payload is designed to minimize SWaP (size, weight, and power) challenges on UAV platforms. The result? Longer flight times and greater versatility. Equipped with both thermal and visible imaging capabilities, it’s a game-changer for time-sensitive missions in public safety, drone-as-first-responder (DFR) scenarios, and defense operations.
Orus-L NDAA: Pioneering spherical payload with AI integration
The ORUS-L NDAA model is leading the charge in Gremsy’s spherical payload vision. With an IP55 rating, it can handle flight speeds up to 100 km/h on both vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing platforms. Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, the ORUS-L is capable of complex AI tasks, including object detection, target lock, and autonomous tracking – all in real-time.
This high-performance gimbaled solution boasts an electro-optical (EO) camera, the radiometric Boson+ thermal camera module, and a laser range finder (LRF). Thanks to its built-in high-performance processor and Gremsy’s advanced image processing algorithm, it’s ideal for critical inspection and public safety applications.
Thermal by FLIR is a collaborative program that supports OEMs and innovators who integrate Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into their products. It helps them get to market faster, reduces development costs, and accelerates business growth by leveraging Teledyne FLIR OEM, the world’s largest manufacturer of ITAR-free IR sensors and modules.