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Gremsy Opens Kestrel Camera Payload Pre-Orders for Small Drones
Gremsy’s under-300g Kestrel payload combines stabilized visible-light and thermal imaging for small drones, with broader pre-orders now open.
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Gremsy’s under-300g Kestrel payload combines stabilized visible-light and thermal imaging for small drones, with broader pre-orders now open.
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