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Lantronix Inc. has previewed its new Drone Reference Platform, a turnkey, NDAA- and TAA-compliant solution designed to expedite UAV development for OEMs. The platform allows manufacturers to transition from concept to flight-ready prototypes in weeks, enhancing operational capabilities in defense and commercial sectors.

Key features include the Open-Q 8550 series µSOM for AI-class edge compute, a Linux-based software stack for rapid deployment of AI/ML models, and integrations with FLIR payloads and Pixhawk flight control. The platform supports mission-critical applications such as ISR, security monitoring, and navigation in degraded environments. As the global drone market is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, Lantronix aims to strengthen its position in this sector by providing advanced, secure computing solutions.