Gadget Smyth

GadgetSmyth LLC makes lightweight Ethernet switches for drones and aerospace systems. Its main product is the Ethos Lite, a small and light switch. The company is based in Orem, Utah, and its site lists its address as 1315 W 400 S.

The company says the Ethos Lite grew out of an aerospace project. The project needed a switch small enough, light enough, and rugged enough to let several network devices share one data link on a UAV. The team could not find one on the market, so it designed its own. The site says the commercial version came from that rugged design.

The Ethos Lite uses 10/100 Mb speeds. The site says that is enough for radio systems on UAVs, which are usually limited to tens of Mbit. The company says this allows more than one IP capable sensor on a single drone, all reached through one data link.

The site says all Ethernet switches are made in the USA in a facility compliant with the AS9100 Aerospace Management System. It says the product has rugged construction for harsh conditions, and it is designed for size, weight, and power optimization in UAV and aerospace use.

The company was founded because its team lacked suitable tools for micro-UAV projects. Its team is made up of electrical engineers with UAV aerospace experience. The site says the company plans to offer products and development tools for engineers in the future.

The site has a shop page for its products and a contact form. It also has a resources section and a list of partners. One partner is Implementing Ideas LLC. The site lists the company as GadgetSmyth LLC with a footer copyright for 2026. The company's stated goal is to address niche markets by fulfilling specific needs that are currently unmet. The site says the company explores new concepts for the UAV aerospace industry.