Gremsy and Nokia team up to advance drone connectivity
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In a significant step forward in the development of 4G/5G connected drone technology, Gremsy has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with global technology leader Nokia. This collaboration builds on Nokia’s 4G/5G Connected Drone, a drone-in-a-box system designed to be compatible with visual-inertial odometry (VIO) payloads, which combine visual and inertial data to enable precise navigation and positioning. The partnership also incorporates Nokia’s advanced automated flight stations.
Since signing the agreement, the two companies have worked closely to combine Gremsy’s expertise in gimbal and payload solutions with Nokia’s strengths in secure, high-performance cellular networks for mission-critical applications. Together, they aim to deliver new levels of performance, reliability and operational flexibility for enterprise and industrial drone missions around the world.
Inspection and surveillance
The ongoing collaboration between Gremsy and Nokia, formalized in their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), includes several strategic initiatives aimed at advancing drone technology. Under the agreement, Gremsy acts as a sole non-exclusive partner for approved Nokia drone projects in Finland, fostering a focused development environment. Both companies have committed to sharing resources, combining expertise, and maintaining open communication to ensure the success of joint projects and keep stakeholders fully informed.
The combined system has already demonstrated its readiness for operations, with international showcases and demonstrations having begun in early 2025. Gremsy’s payloads are expected to become available as part of the Nokia Drone Networks portfolio for customers in the second half of 2025. This new offering is specifically designed to support mission-critical use cases such as infrastructure inspection, industrial surveillance, tactical response and Drones as a First Responder (DFR).
Looking ahead, both Gremsy and Nokia are committed to ongoing joint development aimed at expanding drone network capabilities through advanced payload integration. By doing so, they hope to unlock the full potential of AI-powered analytics and address evolving challenges across critical industries. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing drone technology and its applications on a global scale.
Open payload ecosystem
Nguyen Van Chu, vice director at Gremsy, emphasized that the signing of the MOU was only the beginning. He noted that the partnership with Nokia has already achieved remarkable progress and highlighted the importance of integrating the two companies' capabilities. “We are not just developing new products; we are actively setting new benchmarks for efficiency, safety, and innovation in aerial operations across various industries,” he said.
Thomas Eder, head of embedded wireless at Nokia, underlined the strategic importance of this partnership. According to Eder, collaborating with a partner like Gremsy is vital to building a future-proof, open payload ecosystem for Nokia Drone Networks. He noted that these integrations would unlock significant potential in AI-powered analytics and create opportunities in new market segments, ranging from public safety and critical infrastructure to industrial automation and beyond.
Since signing the agreement, the two companies have worked closely to combine Gremsy’s expertise in gimbal and payload solutions with Nokia’s strengths in secure, high-performance cellular networks for mission-critical applications. Together, they aim to deliver new levels of performance, reliability and operational flexibility for enterprise and industrial drone missions around the world.
Inspection and surveillance
The ongoing collaboration between Gremsy and Nokia, formalized in their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), includes several strategic initiatives aimed at advancing drone technology. Under the agreement, Gremsy acts as a sole non-exclusive partner for approved Nokia drone projects in Finland, fostering a focused development environment. Both companies have committed to sharing resources, combining expertise, and maintaining open communication to ensure the success of joint projects and keep stakeholders fully informed.
The combined system has already demonstrated its readiness for operations, with international showcases and demonstrations having begun in early 2025. Gremsy’s payloads are expected to become available as part of the Nokia Drone Networks portfolio for customers in the second half of 2025. This new offering is specifically designed to support mission-critical use cases such as infrastructure inspection, industrial surveillance, tactical response and Drones as a First Responder (DFR).
Looking ahead, both Gremsy and Nokia are committed to ongoing joint development aimed at expanding drone network capabilities through advanced payload integration. By doing so, they hope to unlock the full potential of AI-powered analytics and address evolving challenges across critical industries. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing drone technology and its applications on a global scale.
Open payload ecosystem
Nguyen Van Chu, vice director at Gremsy, emphasized that the signing of the MOU was only the beginning. He noted that the partnership with Nokia has already achieved remarkable progress and highlighted the importance of integrating the two companies' capabilities. “We are not just developing new products; we are actively setting new benchmarks for efficiency, safety, and innovation in aerial operations across various industries,” he said.
Thomas Eder, head of embedded wireless at Nokia, underlined the strategic importance of this partnership. According to Eder, collaborating with a partner like Gremsy is vital to building a future-proof, open payload ecosystem for Nokia Drone Networks. He noted that these integrations would unlock significant potential in AI-powered analytics and create opportunities in new market segments, ranging from public safety and critical infrastructure to industrial automation and beyond.
Source: https://www.gim-international.com
