Lantronix Solution Powers U.S. Army-Approved Teal Drones with Secure Edge AI Processing

Lantronix's solution has been selected by Teal Drones for its Black Widow drones under the U.S. Army's Short-Range Reconnaissance Program. The solution, based on the Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB5165 processor, meets stringent U.S. security requirements, enabling TAA and NDAA compliance. This positions Lantronix as a trusted technology partner for mission-critical defense applications and creates a sustainable advantage in the expanding defense and autonomous systems market.

Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) has been selected by Teal Drones, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), to supply its TAA- and NDAA-compliant Edge AI solution for the production of Black Widow drones under the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program [1]. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Lantronix, as it has begun production shipments, providing early revenue visibility and reinforcing its position as a trusted technology partner in mission-critical defense applications.

The Lantronix solution, based on the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QRB5165 processor, delivers advanced Edge AI processing while meeting stringent U.S. security requirements. This enables full TAA and NDAA compliance, making it suitable for deployment in sensitive Department of Defense (DoD) missions [1]. The combination of AI performance and compliance creates a sustainable advantage for Lantronix in the rapidly expanding defense and autonomous systems market.

Teal Drones, as a Blue UAS-approved small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) vendor, must meet rigorous cybersecurity, operational, and safety standards for DoD use. Lantronix’s compliant solution enables Teal to meet these requirements, positioning its Black Widow drones for deployment in frontline missions [1].

Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat, stated, "Black Widow drones are redefining what’s possible for small unmanned systems, giving today’s warfighters real-time intelligence and the operational edge they need on the modern battlefield. Lantronix’s solution enables us to meet the U.S. Army’s rigorous TAA and NDAA compliance standards under the SRR Program—a level of assurance few providers can match" [1].

The global drone market is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, according to Drone Industry Insights’ 2025–2030 Global Drone Market Report [1]. Lantronix’s presence in the secure defense and commercial drone segment creates multi-year, high-margin growth opportunities.

Saleel Awsare, CEO and president of Lantronix, commented, "Lantronix has established itself as a leader in the Edge AI market, delivering innovative, compliance-driven solutions for the growing drone sector. Our collaboration with Teal Drones underscores our ability to bring secure, high-performance products to market at scale, creating long-term opportunities with leading global brands" [1].

Lantronix solutions and Engineering Services combine embedded compute technology, compliance expertise, and flexible software support to accelerate customer product development. This scalable platform approach not only enables rapid time-to-market for Teal Drones but also positions Lantronix to support future defense and industrial IoT programs requiring TAA and NDAA compliance [1].

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[1] https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/lantronix-solution-powers-u-s-army-approved-teal-drones-a-red-cat-holdings-co-unlocking-secure-edge-ai-growth-opportunity