Canonical announces general availability of Ubuntu on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform

December 1, 2025 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of certified images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform. This high-performance industrial platform is now fully supported with optimized images for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The certified images are available for both Ubuntu Server and Desktop, equipping developers with a robust and securely engineered software foundation needed for next-generation industrial automation, robotics, and edge AI applications.

This launch builds on the general availability of Ubuntu for the QCS6490 and QCS5430 processorswith today’s announcement the latest instance of canonical support for Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ processors.

Resilience and performance for edge AI

The Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 is designed for the next generation of industrial automation systems, handling everything from real-time analytics to Generative AI on the device. Designed for extreme AI, IQ-9075 combines high performance with physical resilience. The platform can deliver up to 100 TOPS of on-device AI computing in thermal junction temperatures ranging from -40℃ to +115℃.

By certifying Ubuntu for the IQ-9075 platform, Canonical ensures that enterprises get a seamless out-of-the-box experience from development to production. Through Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s open source security subscription, developers benefit from up to 15 years of long-term support. Combined with Qualcomm’s decade-long product lifecycle, developers benefit from IQ-9075 stability at both the hardware and software level.

Here’s a more detailed overview of the features you can expect on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075:

• 8 Kryo Gold Prime high performance cores
• Up to 16 simultaneous cameras for multi-stream computer vision
• High throughput data processing for robotics and factory automation
• Access to the full ecosystem of Ubuntu packages

A partnership that empowers developers

“We are delighted to deepen our collaboration with Canonical by bringing certified Ubuntu support to the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 processor,” said Laxmi Rayapudi, VP of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The IQ-9075 is designed for the most compute-intensive industrial tasks. trusted software layer to deliver security-focused, high-performance edge solutions to market faster.”

“Ubuntu on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 will accelerate the introduction of AI-ready industrial devices at scale. This partnership will ensure high performance and robust security at both the hardware and software level.” says Olivier Philippe, VP of Devices Engineering at Canonical. “Manufacturers using Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform will not only be ready for long-term support and maintenance, but also benefit from the full power of open source AI software innovations optimized for the Dragonwing™ IQ-9075.”

In progress

To access the latest certified Ubuntu images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform, please visit our Qualcomm IoT download page. If you have any questions about the platform or want information about our certification program, then contact us by filling out our dedicated form.