Advanced Composites, CNC Master Tool & Die, Design to Manufacturing Co
Business Description
Composite Defense and Aero/UAS/Drone Structures in Under 8-Minutes.
Rapid Composites / Darkmoth Robotics UAS/Ai (RC/DMR)
A Proven, Vertically Integrated UAS Manufacturing Platform — Ready for Strategic Acquisition or Investment.
RC/DMR is a fully operational, turnkey unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer—vertically integrated, production-ready, and built for scale.
With over 26 years of engineering mastery, RC/DMR has refined every stage of UAS production, from concept and CAD modeling to high-vol. composite molding. Our proprietary systems deliver the fastest carbon fiber prod/cycle now in the United States, producing aerospace-grade parts in under 8 minutes, many in under 2 minutes, and a few in as little as 45 seconds—a disruptive capability in defense manufacturing.
We specialize in mission-critical, small to medium delta-wing, high-aspect-ratio wing, VTOL, and transitional aircraft, alongside a wide range of custom aerospace and autonomous designs. Every element—engineering, tooling, automation, and molding—exists under one roof, ensuring unmatched control, precision, and intellectual property security. IP arrangement is negotiable. Additionally, RC develops a wide array of unrelated products to include: rugged handheld computers, e-foil surf tech, mechanisms, targeting sys., automotive processes, hybrid materials sci. and so much more.
Strategic Investment Highlights-
Vertically Integrated Production: Design, tooling, molding, assembly, integration and testing—fully in-house with no dependency on outside vendors.
Defense-Grade Speed: Rapid molding systems capable of producing flight-ready components in minutes...categorically.
Advanced IP & Proprietary Systems: Includes custom machinery from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, and internally developed automation technologies.
Extensive UAS Portfolio:
More than 20 distinct, production-ready aircraft platforms spanning ISR, logistics, and tactical munitions.
Complete Turnkey ITAR Facility: CNC machining, rapid prototyping, tool & die making, molding, and custom automation—all operational today. Some can take two years from commission to operational.
Dual-Use Expansion: Ideal foundation for defense contracts, tactical systems, high-performance commercial or consumer applications.
Market Opportunity-
The global UAS sector is expanding at an unprecedented rate, driven by defense modernization, autonomy, and rapid deployment demands. RC/DMR represents a rare, acquisition-ready production platform positioned to serve DoD Primes, sub-contractor defense suppliers, aerospace or innovators seeking speed and manufacturing independence.
For private equity investors, RC/DMR provides an immediate foothold in the defense-industrial base, backed by physical assets, decades of engineering IP, and a scalable automation platform.
For Silicon Valley and advanced technology investors, RC/DMR offers a hard-tech infrastructure with deep integration potential for AI, autonomy, and next-gen materials science—an agile aerospace level platform capable of rapid innovation cycles and high-margin output.
Leadership Vision:
The founders are seeking a strategic acquisition or capital partner that enables them to focus on next-generation UAS design, materials innovation, and applied R&D. The operation is lean, fast, and fiercely innovative—a miniature Skunk Works for the 21st century.
This is a compact, high-output aerospace company with a shocking concentration of proprietary technology under one roof, built for those who understand the power of speed, precision, and ownership in the new defense economy.
Facilities & Assets:
The accompanying photos only hint at the depth of the facility. Behind the scenes lies a large advanced engineering studio, extensive reverse-engineering capabilities, and a significant inventory of aerospace-grade materials, tooling, and fasteners exist.
Executive offices, an upstairs assembly area, and a spotless, secure storage section beyond the firewall round out this state-of-the-art, ready-to-scale manufacturing environment.
A Proven, Vertically Integrated UAS Manufacturing Platform — Ready for Strategic Acquisition or Investment.
RC/DMR is a fully operational, turnkey unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer—vertically integrated, production-ready, and built for scale.
With over 26 years of engineering mastery, RC/DMR has refined every stage of UAS production, from concept and CAD modeling to high-vol. composite molding. Our proprietary systems deliver the fastest carbon fiber prod/cycle now in the United States, producing aerospace-grade parts in under 8 minutes, many in under 2 minutes, and a few in as little as 45 seconds—a disruptive capability in defense manufacturing.
We specialize in mission-critical, small to medium delta-wing, high-aspect-ratio wing, VTOL, and transitional aircraft, alongside a wide range of custom aerospace and autonomous designs. Every element—engineering, tooling, automation, and molding—exists under one roof, ensuring unmatched control, precision, and intellectual property security. IP arrangement is negotiable. Additionally, RC develops a wide array of unrelated products to include: rugged handheld computers, e-foil surf tech, mechanisms, targeting sys., automotive processes, hybrid materials sci. and so much more.
Strategic Investment Highlights-
Vertically Integrated Production: Design, tooling, molding, assembly, integration and testing—fully in-house with no dependency on outside vendors.
Defense-Grade Speed: Rapid molding systems capable of producing flight-ready components in minutes...categorically.
Advanced IP & Proprietary Systems: Includes custom machinery from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, and internally developed automation technologies.
Extensive UAS Portfolio:
More than 20 distinct, production-ready aircraft platforms spanning ISR, logistics, and tactical munitions.
Complete Turnkey ITAR Facility: CNC machining, rapid prototyping, tool & die making, molding, and custom automation—all operational today. Some can take two years from commission to operational.
Dual-Use Expansion: Ideal foundation for defense contracts, tactical systems, high-performance commercial or consumer applications.
Market Opportunity-
The global UAS sector is expanding at an unprecedented rate, driven by defense modernization, autonomy, and rapid deployment demands. RC/DMR represents a rare, acquisition-ready production platform positioned to serve DoD Primes, sub-contractor defense suppliers, aerospace or innovators seeking speed and manufacturing independence.
For private equity investors, RC/DMR provides an immediate foothold in the defense-industrial base, backed by physical assets, decades of engineering IP, and a scalable automation platform.
For Silicon Valley and advanced technology investors, RC/DMR offers a hard-tech infrastructure with deep integration potential for AI, autonomy, and next-gen materials science—an agile aerospace level platform capable of rapid innovation cycles and high-margin output.
Leadership Vision:
The founders are seeking a strategic acquisition or capital partner that enables them to focus on next-generation UAS design, materials innovation, and applied R&D. The operation is lean, fast, and fiercely innovative—a miniature Skunk Works for the 21st century.
This is a compact, high-output aerospace company with a shocking concentration of proprietary technology under one roof, built for those who understand the power of speed, precision, and ownership in the new defense economy.
Facilities & Assets:
The accompanying photos only hint at the depth of the facility. Behind the scenes lies a large advanced engineering studio, extensive reverse-engineering capabilities, and a significant inventory of aerospace-grade materials, tooling, and fasteners exist.
Executive offices, an upstairs assembly area, and a spotless, secure storage section beyond the firewall round out this state-of-the-art, ready-to-scale manufacturing environment.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 26
- Employees
- 11 (7 Full-time, 2 Part-time, 2 Contractors)
Currently the company is experiencing the effects from contract delays and the g - Facilities & Assets
- Advanced Thermoset & Thermoplastic Composite Aero-structures, Design, Engineering, CNC Tool & Die Making, Molding, Fabrication, Integration & Testing. It has innovated with its vertically integrated setup to go from Concept to Production under its one roof. Boasting extensive rapid-prototyping, 13 highly customized automation work-cells, 10'x5'x2' machining build envelope, clean fabrication methods and construction methodologies, indoor wet spray booth, heavy power, bus-duct and more.
- Website
- https://rapidcomposites.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- RC is approximately 2 years ahead of U.S. competitors. All of its component level products are manufactured to a near-net-shape in
- Opportunities for Growth
- Rapid Composites (RC) has been the behind the scenes leader. Growth forecast is primarily encapsulated within Unmanned Composites Market reports, which are heavily influenced by drone manufacturing.
The global unmanned composites market, valued around $2.3 - $2.7 billion in 2024, is projected to reach approximately $5.5 to $7.87 billion by the period of 2029 to 2032, demonstrating robust expansion.
Most CAGR forecasts in the unmanned composites market land between 13.3% and 15.9% from 2025 through the forecast periods (e.g., 2025–2030 or 2025–2034)
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 12,650
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Cash rules, and in this new economy, scale wins.
- Transition Support
- The RC’ team excels in advanced composites for mission-critical applications, delivering precision systems such as $-0.000/+0.002 bore-sight targeting optical assemblies, missiles, UAS platforms, & more. The company will fully support transition to a partner, PE firm, angel investor, or new owner to realize its full potential. Owner is willing support longterm.
- Financing Options
- N/A
Listing Info
- ID
- 2437170
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