Former telecoms-turned-technology giant Nokia has struck a strategic partnership with Vietnamese drone payload accessory developer Gremsy, which will see the two developing next-generation connected drone technologies aimed at redefining Drone-as-First-Responder capabilities for public safety agencies and international markets.
Having been founded in 2011 as an aerial imaging disruptor, Gremsy has since evolved into a developer of advanced gimbal stabilisation systems and integrated camera payloads for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
This particular partnership with Nokia is centred around the integration of Gremsy’s ORUS L high-performance EO/IR dual-sensor payload into Nokia’s 5G-enabled drone ecosystem: together, the companies are developing a unified telepresence platform that allows command centre operators to remotely deploy and control drones with real-time situational awareness and ultra-low-latency communications.
“This collaboration is a definitive step toward mission-critical autonomy,” said Jay Huynh, Chief Commercial Officer at Gremsy.
“By integrating the ORUS L into this world-class ecosystem, we are delivering a high-precision intelligence hub, not just a drone. This milestone also reflects Gremsy’s evolution from a gimbal manufacturer to a provider of multi-domain autonomous solutions-spanning UAVs, UGVs, and maritime platforms.”
Utilising Nokia Drone Networks and its docking station, the system provides ultra-wide bandwidth and near-zero latency of less than 20 milliseconds for real-time high-resolution video transmission and command execution.
The precision imaging payload leverages stabilisation to ensure jitter-free, high-definition visual data, even during high-speed manoeuvres, pursuits, or low-light operations.
“This partnership builds on more than a year of research and development collaboration focused on advancing 4G and 5G-connected UAV technologies for mission-critical operations,” Gremsy added in a statement.
It represents a major milestone in Gremsy’s long-term strategy to expand into telecommunications infrastructure, smart city deployments, and autonomous operational systems globally. Additionally, the collaboration highlights the growing capabilities of Vietnamese engineering talent in the fields of robotics, imaging systems, and autonomous technologies.
“As part of this evolution, research and development efforts are actively expanding toward imaging stabilization and operational intelligence solutions for unmanned ground vehicles and maritime platforms, including USVs and ROVs.”