Nokia and Gremsy: A Strategic Alliance for Drone Technology
Nokia has entered into a strategic partnership with Gremsy, a leading innovator in gimbal and payload technology, to create complete payload solutions tailored for Nokia Drone Networks.
Enhancing Drone Capabilities
This collaboration merges Gremsy’s cutting-edge electro-optical and infrared imaging technologies with Nokia’s advanced 4G and 5G drone-in-a-box systems, significantly improving operational efficiency across various sectors, including industrial and public safety.
Integration of Advanced Payloads
The focus of this partnership is on the integration of Gremsy’s VIO and ORUS L payloads, which will be seamlessly incorporated into Nokia Drone Networks. these payloads offer high-resolution imaging, AI-driven functionalities, and reliable real-time video streaming, all within an autonomous drone framework designed for dependable remote operations.
Applications and Benefits
The combined technologies facilitate efficient execution of tasks such as infrastructure assessments, site surveillance, tactical responses, and Drones as a First Responder (DFR) initiatives. Utilizing secure cellular networks, this joint solution ensures the scalability, agility, and situational awareness essential for critical missions.
Insights from Leadership
Nguyen Van Chu, Vice Director at Gremsy, remarked, “This collaboration transcends mere technical alignment; it’s about preparing for real-world applications. By integrating VIO and ORUS L into Nokia Drone Networks, we are empowering high-performance, interconnected drone systems for inspection, situational awareness, and DFR operations globally.”
Thomas Eder, Head of Embedded Wireless at Nokia, emphasized, “Partnering with Gremsy is vital for Nokia. Their top-tier payloads are integral to our vision of establishing a future-ready, open payload ecosystem for Nokia Drone Networks. We are especially eager about how these integrations will unleash significant potential in AI-driven analytics and open new market opportunities—from public safety and critical infrastructure to industrial automation and beyond.”
Future Developments
The integrated payloads are anticipated to be available for commercial use in the latter half of 2025,with plans for further joint growth aimed at enhancing operational capabilities.
International demonstrations and field trials began in early 2025, highlighting the platform’s readiness for deployment and its transformative potential in remote inspection, surveillance, and emergency response operations.
