Teledyne FLIR has confirmed that UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) gimbal and payload developer Gremsy has become the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR program.
This cooperative product development and marketing program has been created to support OEMs, and enables streamlined integration of Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products and provides go-to-market support for resulting innovations.
Gremsy integrates Teledyne FLIR’s Boson radiometric thermal camera module as part of its gimbaled NDAA-compliant Vio F1 drone payload. Assembled in the USA, the Vio F1 is an advanced, lightweight electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload designed for asset and infrastructure inspection, disaster relief, firefighting, search and rescue (SAR), and public safety missions.
The Vio F1 features a Sony 4K Block Zoom EO sensor with up to 240x zoom, and a 640 x 512 radiometric NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free Boson thermal camera with up to 8x zoom. The payload also integrates a 2,400-meter laser range finder, making it an ideal option for industrial inspections and applications. With its integrated sensors, users can seamlessly engage the advanced functionalities of the payload through its diverse and intuitive viewing modes, allowing for individual and combined visible-thermal views.
Vio’s AI-powered features provide advanced detection and auto-zoom capabilities that are critical for public safety and SAR operations. AI detection offers accurate and automated identification of key objects, including humans, vehicles, and boats. Layered with AI Auto Zoom, the system can automatically zoom in on the selected object for the best and most useful view. The zoom level in tracking mode automatically adjusts as the object moves closer or farther away, eliminating the need for teams to adjust the zoom during flight.
Vinh Tran, CEO at Gremsy. commented: “Working with the global leader in thermal imaging through the Thermal by FLIR program empowered Gremsy to drive innovation and get Vio swiftly to market. Our goal was to create a payload that is compatible with multiple platforms, including Pixhawk, CubePilot, and Skynode, and to offer an easy-to-integrate solution for any drone maker, including Blue UAS providers.”
Dan Walker, vice president of product development at Teledyne FLIR, noted: “Gremsy is a known innovator in advancing aerial imaging technology, making it an ideal candidate for the Thermal by FLIR program. The Vio offers precision and accuracy, plus the upcoming implementation of our radiometric JPG file format will soon enable pilots to leverage the FLIR Thermal Studio Suite analysis and reporting software.”
