Teledyne FLIR has announced Gremsy 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.

What is the Vio F1?

Assembled in the US, 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

The product 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.

“An easy-to-integrate solution”

Vinh Tran, CEO, 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, CubePilo and Skynode and to offer an easy-to-integrate solution for any drone maker, including BLUE UAS providers,” concluded Tran.

AI features

Vio’s AI features provide:

• Advanced detection and auto zoom capabilities that are critical for public safety and SAR operations
• Accurate and automated identification of key objects, including humans, vehicles and boats
• Layered with AI Auto Zoom that can automatically zoom in on the selected object for the most useful view
• In tracking mode it automatically adjusts as the object moves closer or farther away, eliminating the need for teams to adjust the zoom during flight

“A known innovator”

Dan Walker, Vice President, Product Development, Teledyne FLIR stated: “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.”