FIRESTORM IS BUILDING A BETTER SOLUTION
The current way unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are built is slow and expensive. At Firestorm, we are developing mission-adaptable aerial vehicles and slashing total cost of ownership (TCO).
1/5 of the cost of traditional methods
Built in hours not weeks – 10X faster than the status quo
Distributed manufacturing: build anytime, anywhere
THE NEXT GENERATION OF
MODULAR, OPEN-SYSTEM UAS
Unique, patent-pending mission-adaptable platform design
Open-system software / hardware approach
Ever-growing ecosystem of partner integrations
Tempest is Firestorm’s flagship Group 2 mUAS, engineered for modularity, speed, and mission adaptability. Unlike conventional systems, Tempest features a truly open architecture, extending modularity beyond payloads to the airframe itself. Warfighters can reconfigure propulsion, payloads, and mission software in hours, not months. Housed in a single man-portable case, Tempest is ready to launch in under 10 minutes—delivering mission-ready capability at the speed of need.
CONFIGURABLE
Patent-pending quick connect / disconnect assembly method for ease of assembly / reconfiguration in the field.
MISSION-ADAPTABLE
Modular architecture with developer tools to easily integrate new payloads.
POWERFUL
Swappable propulsion systems for different mission needs, e.g. acoustic stealth, cruise speed, loitering duration, and / or range.
DEPLOYABLE
Multiple launch and recovery modalities provide operators with the flexibility they need to win.
transportable
Breaks down into single-person-portable hard case for transport, meaning a single operator can deploy.
CAPABLE
Wingspan: 7-9.5 ft
Length: 6.5 ft
MTOW: 55-75 lbs
Payload: 10 lbs
Cruise: 65-150 mph
Dash: 120-200 mph
Range: 100 - 400 mi
Endurance: 1-6 hrs
(In Advanced Development)
El Niño is Firestorm’s miniature precision-guided system (mPGS)—a hand-launchable drone that gives small teams accurate organic fires and real-time ISR without external support. Under 10 lbs and launch-ready in less than 30 seconds, it packs over 20 mi of range, >100 mph cruise, and onboard ATR with autonomous terminal guidance into a ruck-sized form factor priced for mass employment.
CONFIGURABLE
Patented quick-swap nose and payload bay let crews field-switch between kinetic, ISR, or EW packages in minutes—no tools, no depot.
MISSION-ADAPTABLE
Scout, strike, or disrupt: El Niño delivers precision fires, surveillance, or EW effects on a single sortie, controlled via TAK or fully autonomous to the terminal phase.
POWERFUL
Obstacle-aware vision seeker and onboard compute guide the round to within inches—no RF link, no comms dependency, and standoff launch that keeps operators safe.
DEPLOYABLE
Hand- or vehicle-launchable; VTOL optional. Zero setup, airborne in <30 s, and operates independently—perfect for contested or denied environments.
transportable
Under 10 lbs, backpack-able and battery-powered. No ground control station or antenna mast required—just a body-worn TAK device.
CAPABLE
Wingspan: 3 ft
Length: 2 ft
MTOW: 10 lbs
Payload: 2 lbs
Cruise: 60 mph
Dash: 120 mph
Range: 30 mi
Endurance: 0.5 hrs
(In Advanced Development)
Hurricane is Firestorm’s low-cost, tube-launched UAS built for high-tempo, multi-role missions across domains. Deployed from MQ-9s, AC-130s, or other CLT-compatible platforms, Hurricane delivers tailored effects at scale with minimal setup.
CONFIGURABLE
Snap-in payloads enable kinetic, electronic warfare, ISR, or decoy roles- no toolkits or rewrites required. Reconfigurable before takeoff for any mission set.
MISSION-ADAPTABLE
Supports pre-planned autonomy or in-flight updates. Built for LSCO, MDO, and JADC2-aligned operations with minimal CONOPS disruption.
POWERFUL
150+ mph dash speed, >100 mi range, and low-signature e-propulsion deliver rapid effects across the battlespace, ideal for ISR, deception, or strike.
DEPLOYABLE
Compatible with MQ-9s, AC-130s, and any CLT-enabled aircraft. Launch-ready in seconds with seamless joint launch architecture integration.
transportable
Packed in a 6x42" CLT tube and weighing only 30 lbs, Hurricane minimizes logistics burden and enables high-volume deployment from air, land, or sea.
CAPABLE
Wingspan: 4 ft
Length: 3.5 ft
MTOW: 30 lbs
Payload: 4.5-6 lbs
Cruise: 100 mph
Dash: 150 mph
Range: 100 mi
Endurance: 1 hr
logistics
High-volume, distributed manufacturing for UAS, spare parts, and more
Two 20-ft containers or one 40-ft container form factor
50 unit / month production capacity
Deploy to remote locations or disguise and hide in plain sight
AS THE US AND ALLIES LOOK TO THE PACIFIC, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING RELIEVES LOGISTICAL BURDENS.
xCell is a semi-automated, expeditionary manufacturing cell that can be operated with limited human-in-the-loop engagement and powered by generators off-the-grid.
Additive manufacturing, automation, and robotic-assisted assembly enable a future where expeditionary factories quickly produce large volumes of Firestorm vehicles.
[oCTRA] noun
One Chip To Rule them All
OCTRA is our flight controller, mission computer, and vehicle management system (VMS) main PCBA that underlies and empowers our modular hardware platform.
Controls all Firestorm vehicles from 10 - 1000+ lbs and provides substantial computing resources to run complex algorithms.
Simplifies and streamlines 3rd-party integrations, removing vendor lock-in and future-proofing UAS procurement.
INTEGRATIONS & CAPABILITIES
• AI autopilots
• GPS denied navigation
• Terrain following
• Automatic target recognition
• Broad payload offerings
• Wide and expanding array of sensor options
• Numerous data links / communications integrations
• Bolstered by component multi-sourcing
OCTRA is built with MOSA and GRA principles front and present, finally providing the open architecture for which the market has been asking.
[oCTRA] noun
One Chip To Rule them All
OCTRA is our flight controller, mission computer, and vehicle management system (VMS) main PCBA that underlies and empowers our modular hardware platform.
Controls all Firestorm vehicles from 10 - 1000+ lbs and provides substantial computing resources to run complex algorithms.
Simplifies and streamlines 3rd-party integrations, removing vendor lock-in and future-proofing UAS procurement.
INTEGRATIONS & CAPABILITIES
• AI autopilots
• GPS denied navigation
• Terrain following
• Automatic target recognition
• Broad payload offerings
• Wide and expanding array of sensor options
• Numerous data links / communications integrations
• Bolstered by component multi-sourcing
OCTRA is built with MOSA and GRA principles front and present, finally providing the open architecture for which the market has been asking.
operations
DIGITAL TRAINING, SIMULATED EFFECTS ON TARGET, MISSION PLANNING, AND UAS OPS
Scientifically-accurate simulations to quickly evaluate different mission eventualities
Plan and execute swarm missions
Virtually and inexpensively test payloads
situation report
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