Firestorm Labs

[ACTIVE]

Drones · HQ: San Diego, CA · Est. 2022 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Firestorm Labs: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $153.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$153M

Headquarters

San Diego, CA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

San Diego-based defense technology company founded in 2022 that develops 3D-printed modular unmanned aerial systems through its xCell expeditionary manufacturing platform. The company's containerized factory-in-a-box enables on-demand production of drones and spare parts at the tactical edge, using HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology to reduce supply-chain dependency in contested environments.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 88.6%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $142M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

CEODan Magy
Co-foundersDan Magy, Ian Muceus, Chad McCoy
Total Funding$153M (Seed + Series A + Series B)
Series B$82M (April 2026, led by Washington Harbour Partners)
Series A$47M (July 2025, led by NEA)
Seed$12.5M (March 2024, led by Lockheed Martin Ventures)
Employees~160 (April 2026, quadrupled from 40 in 12 months)
Key PartnershipHP (exclusive mobile 3D printing distribution)
Air Force ContractUp to $100M SBIR Phase III for additively manufactured drones
ProductsxCell platform, Tempest UAS, Squall FPV drone

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Firestorm Labs.

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Dan Magysecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder, Co-founder

Ian Muceussecondary-verified

CTO & Co-founder, Co-founder

Chad McCoysecondary-verified

Chief Strategy Officer & Co-founder, Co-founder

Founding Team

Ian Muceus[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Dan Magy[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Chad McCoy[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Firestorm Labs x HPJul 1, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Firestorm Labs x HP · 2025-07-01 · with HP Inc. · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Firestorm Labs - 2 deploymentsFirestorm Labs

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

10 entries
What is Firestorm Labs?

San Diego-based defense technology company founded in 2022 that develops 3D-printed modular unmanned aerial systems through its xCell expeditionary manufacturing platform. The company's containerized factory-in-a-box enables on-demand production of drones and spare parts at the tactical edge, using HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology to reduce supply-chain dependency in contested environments.

What does Firestorm Labs make?

Firestorm Labs has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: xCell (Firestorm Labs builds physical robots).

Who competes with Firestorm Labs?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Firestorm Labs building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Firestorm Labs?

Dan Magy is the ceo of Firestorm Labs, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Firestorm Labs headquartered?

Firestorm Labs is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

How much funding has Firestorm Labs raised?

Firestorm Labs has raised approximately $153M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Firestorm Labs operate robots?

Firestorm Labs operates 2 verified deployments, including at San Diego, California, USA, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA.

How many robots has Firestorm Labs deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Firestorm Labs deployments on record at sites including San Diego, California, USA, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Firestorm Labs a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Firestorm Labs ranks in roughly the top 12% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Firestorm Labs safe?

Firestorm Labs has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.