Lantronix is a leading developer of advanced AI-powered edge compute solutions for drones and robotics that enable OEMs and system integrators to integrate powerful autonomy, perception, and intelligence capabilities into next-generation unmanned platforms.
Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) is pleased to announce the addition of Lantronix to our global supplier ecosystem with a Platinum profile. The company provides NDAA- and TAA-compliant system-on-module (SOM) solutions and AI-enabled edge computing technologies that deliver high-performance processing for demanding commercial and defense applications.
With U.S.-based headquarters and a global engineering presence, Lantronix offers secure and controlled supply chains that complement their cutting-edge embedded computing technologies. Their low-SWaP solutions enable real-time perception, navigation, and AI inferencing directly at the edge without relying on cloud connectivity or high-bandwidth communications. Lantronix has partnered with leading drone industry OEMs including Teledyne FLIR, Gremsy, and Teal, and is also participating in the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance program.
Key products and capabilities from Lantronix include:
Low-SWaP AI Edge Computing: Compact and lightweight processing platforms that maximize flight endurance and payload efficiency while enabling real-time onboard intelligence.
Open-Q™ 8550CS SOM: Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550-based module delivering up to 48 INT8 & 12 FP16 TOPS for advanced AI workloads.
Open-Q™ 6490CS SOM: AI-enabled embedded platform with dedicated computer vision processing and multiple camera/display interfaces.
Open-Q™ 9075IQ SOM: High-performance SOM supporting up to 100 INT8 TOPS and up to 16 concurrent video streams for demanding ISR and autonomy applications.
Open-Q™ 5165RB SOM: Ultra-compact Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QRB5165-based module with ROS 2.0 support for robotics and UAV development.
Development Kits: Production-ready evaluation platforms with extensive I/O, connectivity, and debugging capabilities for rapid prototyping.
Drone Reference Platform: Pre-integrated UAV development solution built around the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 and a FLIR Hadron 640R thermal camera, enabling flight-ready prototypes in weeks instead of months.
Lantronix solutions are designed for a wide range of applications including ISR and defense, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, and BVLOS operations under emerging FAA Part 108 regulations. Their powerful edge AI capabilities allow operators to process sensor data rapidly and reliably while reducing dependency on external communications infrastructure.
To learn more about Lantronix and their AI-powered edge computing solutions for UAVs and robotics, visit their full profile on Unmanned Systems Technology.
