Thermal by FLIR Collaborator Gremsy Provides Vio Drone Payload for Public Safety and Industrial Applications

Vio Lightweight Drone Payload Feature NDAA-Compliant Boson Radiometric Thermal Camera Module

GOLETA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 — Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR^® program. Gremsy integrates the Boson^® radiometric thermal camera module as part of its gimbaled National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant Vio F1 drone payload. Assembled in the USA, the Vio F1 is an advanced, lightweight electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload 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.

“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,” said Vinh Tran, CEO at Gremsy. “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.”

Vio’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.

FLIR Boson Product Family

“Gremsy is a known innovator in advancing aerial imaging technology, making it an ideal candidate for the Thermal by FLIR program,” said Dan Walker, vice president, product development, Teledyne FLIR. “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.”

Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program created to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The program enables streamlined integration of Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products and provides go-to-market support for resulting innovations.

Click here for details about Boson and visit the Thermal by FLIR page for additional information about the program.

Click here for more information about the Gremsy Vio F1.

About Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications, with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. For more information, please visit www.teledyneflir.com or follow @flir.

About Gremsy

Gremsy is leading in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge gimbal and payload systems tailored made for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For more than a decade, Gremsy has consistently delivered high quality products and innovative solutions for a diverse range of drone-mounted cameras and sensors. See Gremsy’s website at https://gremsy.com .