Lantronix and Aerora collaborate on Edge AI solutions for drones and robotics

 Lantronix announced a collaboration with Aerora, a company offering NDAA-compliant propulsion, ground control, and AI payload systems. The partnership focuses on developing Edge AI solutions for drones, robotics, and surveillance applications using Aerora’s OEM platform for AI-Powered Visual Navigation.
Lantronix’s Open-Q System-on-Module (SoM), powered by Qualcomm Technologies chipsets, supports Aerora’s platform by providing processing for AI-driven situational awareness, computational imaging, and real-time decision-making. Aerora’s solution integrates the Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R module and Prism software for thermal and RGB imaging capabilities. The platform includes a pre-integrated camera, gimbal, gimbal motors, housing, telemetry, and interface, supporting 4K video and high-resolution thermal video streams simultaneously.
Aerora collaborates with multiple OEM drone manufacturers to integrate its camera and gimbal solution, meeting NDAA compliance and industry requirements. The solution aims to reduce development timelines for OEMs in drones, robotics, and surveillance. Grandview Research projects the global drone market to reach $163.6 billion by 2030, with a 15 percent CAGR, driven by applications in logistics, agriculture, infrastructure, and public safety. The U.S. Federal Government supports the use of unmanned aircraft systems for commercial and government purposes.