Trillium Engineering Timeline

Events

• 2026-03-15 - Product Launch - Trillium makes GD-Loc available onboard HD59 and HD40-LVV - The update removes the need for an external Clarity processor. Trillium claims CAT-1 geolocation in GPS-denied environments. Processing runs within the payload, reducing the number of components required for integration. - source: trilliumeng.com
• 2026-02-03 - Contract Award - Trillium HD40-LVV payload selected for U.S. Army ISR missions - AeroVironment received the $13.2 million contract for the P550 aircraft system. The aircraft are to be delivered for U.S. Army testing and evaluation. HD40-LVV provides the imaging payload for the Long Range Reconnaissance program. - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2025-10-09 - Partnership - Trillium integrates HD59-MLVS-LD payload onto AeroVironment Puma LE - The integration pairs the payload with AeroVironment’s man-portable Group 2 aircraft. The announced payload combines a 64-megapixel visible camera with mid-wave and short-wave infrared sensors. Its integrated laser designator complies with STANAG 3733. - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2025-09-22 - Product Launch - Trillium releases HD59 lightweight AI-enabled gimbals for UAS and launched effects - The launch introduces LLVV, MLVV and MLVS configurations with different visible and infrared sensor combinations. MLVS combines mid-wave, long-wave, visible and short-wave infrared sensing, with a laser-designator configuration. Trillium planned to display… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2025-08-22 - Demonstration - U.S. Marines trial long-range UAS integrated with Trillium HD40-LVV - The evaluation examined endurance, range, noise signature and ease of deployment. The article identifies HD40-LVV as the imaging payload used in the trials. Aircraft models, fleet quantities and a subsequent procurement commitment were not disclosed. - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2025-06-16 - Partnership - Safran and Trillium partner on compact electro-optical payload systems - Safran Electronics & Defense and Trillium Engineering announced an international partnership at Paris Air Show 2025. The collaboration expands Safran's Artis electro-optical solutions range with compact stabilized camera turrets from 2 to 25 inches. The… - source: safran-group.com
• 2025-03-04 - Commercial Order - Trillium HD80-MVS-LD selected for AeroVironment JUMP 20 systems delivered to Denmark - The payload combines high-definition electro-optical and infrared sensors with laser designation and precision geolocation for Group 3 VTOL ISR missions. The integrated configuration is intended to improve target detection, tracking and identification and… - source: trilliumeng.com
• 2025-02-18 - Contract Award - Trillium wins Raytheon Phase One production contract for HD25-LV gimbals - The Phase One production contract covers HD25-LV drone camera gimbal systems. The gimbals are slated for integration with a Raytheon loitering munition. The award highlights HD25-LV durability for launched systems and Trillium production capacity. - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2024-08-23 - Regulatory - Trillium HD45 gimbal achieves AUVSI Green UAS certification - The HD45-LV-CZ gimbal achieved AUVSI Green UAS certification. The certification supports drone-sector trust and marketability for the payload. Green UAS validation is relevant to vetted UAS procurement and integration pathways. - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com