IRVINE, Calif. — Lantronix Inc., 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 $57.8 billion by 2030 (Drone Industry Insights’ 2025–2030 Global Drone Market Report), Lantronix’s presence in the secure defense and commercial drone segment creates multi-year, high-margin growth opportunities.
“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.
