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Overview
Opener.aero sells the BlackFly, a personal electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for individual consumers. The BlackFly is fully electric, takes off and lands vertically, and can be disassembled to fit in a small trailer, with assembly and flight readiness in about 30 minutes. It has multiple redundant motors, batteries, and control surfaces with software protections like geofencing, return-to-home, and auto-land to boost safety, and the company also offers training and ongoing maintenance. Unlike fleets or pilots-focused rivals, Opener targets tech-savvy individual buyers and emphasizes portability, ease of use, and a complete service package. Its goal is to broaden personal mobility by making eco-friendly aerial travel affordable and accessible for everyday consumers.
About Opener
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Helix production starts at Palo Alto, priced at $190,000.
- 13 BlackFly units sold by October 2024 show adoption.
- Early Access Program at AirVenture 2023 accelerates feedback.
What critics are saying
- Joby Aviation's FAA certification captures early adopters.
- Only 13 sales since 2018 fail revenue for Helix ramp-up.
- Part 103 limits block urban flights post-2026 incidents.
What makes Opener unique
- BlackFly pioneered personal eVTOL sales since 2018.
- Helix employs triple modular redundancy for unmatched safety.
- Part 103 ultralight compliance enables license-free flights.
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Funding
Total Funding
$1.1M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
0 Rounds
Company News
Ohpner, a Tokyo-based marketing support company, has invested in TeamMake Seed Fund, managed by TeamMake Capital, to support early-stage startup growth. The partnership combines ohpner's offline marketing expertise with TeamMake's focus on team building and organisational development. Ohpner, led by CEO Ken Doi, specialises in mobility advertising, taxi advertising and out-of-home media solutions, offering services from media selection to performance measurement. TeamMake Capital focuses on seed-stage businesses, providing financial backing and leveraging its talent network to help startups find co-founders and hire initial team members. The collaboration aims to support startups through combined marketing expertise and team-building resources, addressing common challenges faced during the formative stages of business development.
Opener announces Helix eVTOL, changes name to Pivotal.
Opener announces Helix, its first scalable production aircraft; changes company name to Pivotal.
During the announcement, Opener introduced Charge Together Fleets to its very first BlackFly customer and early adopter Tim Lum, who recently completed his first flight documented by the company.
A year ago, Opener Aero appointed Ken Karklin as its new Chief Executive Officer, assuming day-to-day leadership of the company and joining its board of directors, while founder Marcus Leng stepped down from the role.
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About Opener
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2016
There are no jobs for Opener right now.
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