Firestorm

Firestorm is thrilled to welcome Sam Gillam to the team! Sam joins us as a subject matter expert on tactical mobile applications, bringing his extensive experience in software development to the team. Previously, Sam was a Software Engineer at Teledyne FLIR, where he worked on a variety of UAV systems, most nobility the Rogue 1. Before that he was a Software Developer Intern at Scientific Systems, where he contributed to the DARPA Subterranean Challenge. We’re excited to have Sam’s mobile and computer applications expertise to the team as we continue to work to bring the best technologies to the warfighter. Welcome to the team, Sam!

"We realized the potential to democratize the sky with modular drones." In a recent webinar hosted by IronGate Capital Advisors, co-founder Dan Magy shared how Firestorm was inspired by the effective use of COTS drones in modern conflicts. Dan explains how Firestorm builds a versatile fleet of drones, including our Tempest models, and has containerized its manufacturing with xCell. xCell is a semi-automated, expeditionary manufacturing cell that operates with limited human engagement and can be powered off-the-grid. This innovation allows us to set up factories globally within 24 hours, enabling rapid production of Firestorm vehicles. Watch the clip to learn more about our mission to revolutionize defense technology!

Firestorm is excited to announce that our team members Dan, Dave, and Chad will be attending the Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium from August 13 - 15, 2024, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Irregular Warfare Symposium provides a platform for SOF regional and maritime commands to gather, enhance interoperability, strengthen international partnerships, and educate the industry on current capability gaps. We are looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, innovators, and defense professionals to discuss the latest strategies, technologies, and developments in irregular warfare. If you're attending, we would love to meet with you! Schedule a time to chat with us about how we can work together to drive innovation in defense technology. Don't miss this chance to connect with Firestorm—reach out to get on our schedule. See you in Hawaii!

Did you miss last week's Cool Companies Spotlight? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Firestorm is a on a mission to democratize the air and build drones innovatively. Learn more about the company's mission-adaptable aerial vehicles and how they're slashing total cost of ownership: https://bit.ly/4fuZaX9

Firestorm is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Chris Decker! Chris joins us as we focus on advancing our innovative technological capabilities. With a master's degree in computer science emphasizing computational perception and robotics, Chris brings extensive expertise in computer vision and software engineering to our team. With over 13 years of experience, including roles at Volley and Smart Vision Works, Chris has developed advanced real-time C++ computer vision pipelines and worked with cloud technologies, including AWS, for government and commercial contracts. At Firestorm, Chris will focus on integrating camera, gimbal, and multimedia payload systems into our software ecosystem, contributing to EmberCore's Multimedia Device Orchestrator (MDO) and developing SparkSDK. Welcome to the team, Chris!

See Eric Edelman, the Vice Chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission, thoughts on the changing geopolitical landscape, the current readiness of the US DOD and how we must respond in a timely manner below.

Firestorm is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Dave Hubler! Dave joins us as we focus on advancing US Army operational objectives. With over 26 years of service as a Special Forces Sergeant Major, Dave brings unparalleled experience and leadership to our team. He has extensive experience directing Government and Military Relations at the Global SOF Foundation and has fostered international relationships spanning continents. Welcome to the team, Dave!

No jets? No problem. When some last minute operations restrictions grounded our Tempest fleet at Silent Swarm the team rallied to drop our OCTRA autonomy package into a new platform. Our fleet of yellow drones functioned spectacularly and allowed us to perform multi-agent flights with multiple payload integrations. The whole team had an amazing time showcasing our flexibility and progress via multiple software and hardware integrations throughout the event. At Firestorm, our mission-adaptable aerial vehicles are redefining defense technology and empowering operators with unmatched capabilities at lower costs. Check out some highlights from the event below! We appreciate everyone who stopped by our booth and engaged with our team. Exciting developments are on the horizon—stay tuned for more updates!

WE ARE HIRING! Senior Flight Test Engineer Firestorm is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer with the utmost professionalism and a passion for innovation to join our growing team. You’ll have the opportunity to lead flight test campaigns and important demonstrations of our additively manufactured UAVs as we continue to push the boundaries of what modular UAVs can do. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, apply now! Apply Here:

Firestorm is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Mark Beaty! As a key figure in our growth and innovation, Mark will focus on integrating complex data streams and vision processing into robust behavior systems, driving our autonomous capabilities to new heights. Mark is an experienced roboticist with a background in designing and implementing autonomous control systems on drone platforms. Graduating from Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Mark has consulted on a wide variety of robotics projects. He specializes in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and techniques to enable complex autonomous tasks in a variety of scenarios and robotics platforms at the edge. Previously, Mark was a Senior Robotics Engineer at Adinkra, where he led project development and planning implementations for various robotics applications, including military and commercial platforms. He also served as an Associate Robotics Engineer at Adinkra, where he developed ROS2 software in Python and C++ for autonomous drone systems, constructed simulations, and created behavioral systems to enable greater autonomy for military and commercial drone platforms. Welcome to the team, Mark!