Purple Rhombus

Purple Rhombus LLC is an aerospace company based in Austin, Texas, focused on developing, manufacturing, and testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for military applications. Founded in April 2024, the company operates as a for-profit limited liability company and emphasizes a manufacturing-first approach. This strategy utilizes established U.S. sheet-metal processes to enable rapid scaling and production of affordable UAS, aiming to provide a decisive advantage to military personnel. The company's flagship product, the Grackle™ UAS, is designed for quick deployment and can be assembled and made flight-ready in under five minutes. Purple Rhombus is committed to delivering high-volume, low-cost UAS solutions that address inventory shortages and emerging conflicts. They also hold a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase-II contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX, focusing on innovation for the Department of the Air Force.