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Lantronix & Latent AI: Smarter Drones Detect and Track
13 Nov
Summary
- New partnership integrates automatic target recognition for drones.
- Technology enables persistent tracking and target reacquisition.
- Solution is designed for size, weight, and power constraints of small drones.
Lantronix Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Latent AI to enhance its Spotter robotics platform for small drones. This collaboration focuses on integrating Latent AI's Captus Perception software, introducing advanced automatic target recognition capabilities.
The integration will enable Group 1 unmanned aircraft systems to perform persistent target detection and tracking. This technology is specifically engineered to function within the stringent size, weight, power, and compute limitations inherent to small drone operations.
Captus Perception is slated for availability as a Spotter package in the first quarter of 2027, following the Spotter platform's release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The system allows operators to designate targets for onboard tracking, with the capability to reacquire them if they move out of view or become temporarily obscured.
Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 processor, the Spotter platform delivers substantial AI performance on a compact 42 x 120 mm board. It supports multiple flight systems and is designed for a 10-plus-year lifecycle, meeting NDAA and TAA compliance standards.
