Gremsy USA Introduces Blue UAS-Cleared Payload Line Amid Changing Drone Supply Chains

Gremsy USA Expands U.S. Production with NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads

Gremsy USA has launched three NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-cleared drone payloads aimed at the U.S. market. This initiative aligns with federal policies that increasingly emphasize the need for domestic and trusted supply chains in drone manufacturing.

New Product Portfolio

The newly introduced products include the VIO F1, ORUS L NDAA, and LYNX NDAA. Gremsy USA is currently accepting pre-orders for these systems.

This announcement signifies a significant development for Gremsy, which was founded by Vietnamese engineers in 2011 and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company has established itself as a global supplier of gimbals and camera payloads for drones and robotics.

Gremsy USA, based in California, is focused on creating a U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing operation tailored to the American market.

Context of U.S. Drone Policy Changes

The expansion occurs amid a notable shift in U.S. drone policy. In December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) included foreign-produced UAS and critical UAS components on its Covered List. Products that are Blue UAS-cleared or meet the Buy American standard received exemptions from these regulations.

Recently, the White House has intensified its focus on domestic production and supply chain security. An August 13 proclamation highlighted U.S. reliance on foreign-made drone components as a national security issue, particularly concerning motors, electronic speed controllers, lithium-ion batteries, and docking stations.

In this context, Gremsy USA’s strategy aims to leverage technology developed by an established international drone company to meet the stringent U.S. sourcing requirements. The company states that its U.S. operations will engineer and manufacture compliant payloads domestically.

Overview of the New Payloads

Gremsy USA’s product lineup integrates its stabilized gimbal technology with NDAA-compliant thermal imaging technology sourced from Teledyne FLIR OEM.

• VIO F1: This EO/IR payload combines visible zoom and thermal imaging, targeting applications such as industrial inspections, search and rescue, and situational awareness.
• ORUS L NDAA: A larger stabilized spherical payload designed for long-range operations, suitable for surveillance, reconnaissance, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
• LYNX NDAA: A lightweight dual EO/IR gimbal intended for smaller UAS, where size, weight, and power constraints are critical.

Gremsy USA announced that both the ORUS L NDAA and LYNX NDAA have been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List, joining the VIO F1 in the company’s U.S. offerings.

The thermal capabilities of these payloads utilize Teledyne FLIR OEM technology, allowing Gremsy to combine stabilized payload systems with NDAA-compliant radiometric thermal camera modules.

Implications for the Drone Component Market

The significance of Gremsy USA’s announcement extends beyond the introduction of new payloads. Federal policy increasingly regards individual drone components as critical to national security, not just complete aircraft. The FCC’s Covered List now encompasses foreign-produced UAS critical components, while recent federal actions have emphasized the need to trace the origin of materials, components, and software throughout defense supply chains.

A July 20 executive order on defense supply chains mandates contractors to map critical supply chains from raw materials to finished products and encourages the qualification of domestic and allied sources where supply chain risks are identified.

For established international suppliers, these policies present both challenges and opportunities. Access to U.S. government and defense markets increasingly hinges on the ability to demonstrate the origin of products and the security of their supply chains. Gremsy’s response has been to establish a U.S. operation that offers products designed to meet these requirements.

The company plans to showcase its payload portfolio at the Commercial UAV Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.