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Squall

First-person-view aircraft, 3D printed so damaged ones can be repaired in the field.

What it does

Squall is a first-person-view aircraft Firestorm Labs built in partnership with ORQA. It carries 5.5 pounds and flies out to about 20 miles, with roughly 42 minutes of endurance. Sourcing is NDAA-compliant. The airframe is 3D printed, which means a damaged aircraft can be fixed near where it flies instead of shipped back to a depot.

Founded

2022

Company Size

Location

San Diego, CA

Website

https://launchfirestorm.com

Track record

Printed and assembled twelve Squall aircraft at sea aboard the USS Essex en route to RIMPAC 2026, then flew them in Hawaii without resupply from shore
Awarded a $100 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by the U.S. Air Force to field Group 1 through 3 unmanned aircraft
Programs with AFWERX, Air Combat Command, and Air Force Special Operations Command
Raised $82 million in April 2026, following a $47 million Series A

Point of contact

Name

David Hubler

Title

Director, Army Partnerships

dhubler@launchfirestorm.com

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