Lantronix Solution Powers U.S. Army-Approved Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings Co., Unlocking Secure Edge AI Growth Opportunity
Rhea-AI Summary
Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX) announced that its TAA- and NDAA-compliant solution has been selected by Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings subsidiary, for the production of Black Widow™ drones under the U.S. Army's Short-Range Reconnaissance Program.
The solution, powered by Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QRB5165 processor, delivers advanced Edge AI processing while meeting strict U.S. security requirements. Production shipments have already begun, providing early revenue visibility. As part of the Blue UAS-approved vendors, Teal Drones' Black Widow will be deployed in frontline DoD missions.
With the global drone market projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, this partnership positions Lantronix for growth in the secure defense and commercial drone segment.
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- Production shipments have already commenced, providing immediate revenue visibility
- Solution enables access to sensitive Department of Defense (DoD) missions through TAA and NDAA compliance
- Partnership provides entry into growing drone market projected to reach $57.8B by 2030
- Selected for U.S. Army's Short-Range Reconnaissance Program, validating technology capabilities
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Lantronix Enables TAA- and NDAA-Compliant Edge AI Solution, Supporting Sensitive U.S. Government Missions and Expanding Long-Term Defense Market Positioning
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions powering Edge AI applications, today announced that its TAA- and NDAA-compliant solution was selected by Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) company, for production of its Black Widow™ drones under the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program. Lantronix has already initiated production shipments, providing early revenue visibility and underscoring Lantronix’s role as a trusted technology partner for 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, enabling full TAA and NDAA compliance for deployment in sensitive Department of Defense (DoD) missions. The combination of AI performance and compliance creates a sustainable advantage for Lantronix in the rapidly expanding defense and autonomous systems market.
As part of a select group of Blue UAS-approved small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) vendors, Teal Drones 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.
“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,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “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.”
With the global drone market projected to reach
“Lantronix has established itself as a leader in the Edge AI market, delivering innovative, compliance‑driven solutions for the growing drone sector,” said Saleel Awsare, CEO and president of Lantronix. “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.”
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.
Learn more about Lantronix’s Engineering Services, SOM solutions and additional Drone Applications at Lantronix.com.
About Lantronix
Lantronix Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) is a global leader in Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, delivering intelligent computing, secure connectivity, and remote management for mission-critical applications. Serving high-growth markets, including smart cities, enterprise IT, and commercial and defense unmanned systems, Lantronix enables customers to optimize operations and accelerate digital transformation. Its comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services powers applications from secure video surveillance and intelligent utility infrastructure to resilient out-of-band network management. By bringing intelligence to the network edge, Lantronix helps organizations achieve efficiency, security, and a competitive edge in today’s AI-driven world.
For more information, visit the Lantronix website.
About Red Cat Holdings Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat develops American-made hardware and software that support military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, and sea. Its Family of Systems, led by Black Widow™, delivers unmatched tactical capabilities in small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Expanding into the maritime domain through Blue OPS, Inc., Red Cat is also innovating in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), delivering integrated platforms designed to enhance safety and multi-domain mission effectiveness. Learn more at www.redcat.red.
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