Skyryse

Skyryse

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

About Skyryse

Simplify's Rating
Why Skyryse is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Aerospace

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$251M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

Overview

Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and allows for automatic safety maneuvers in emergencies. Skyryse aims to lower the number of small aircraft crashes and make flying more accessible for private pilots and small aircraft operators.

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What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's partnership with the U.S. Army expands its military aviation market.
  • FAA certification advances Skyryse One's production, enhancing market entry prospects.
  • Skyryse's new facility at Hawthorne Airport boosts operational and development capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Potential FAA certification delays could impact Skyryse One's market entry timeline.
  • Touchscreen controls may face usability issues in extreme weather conditions.
  • Intensifying competition from companies like Joby Aviation could affect market share.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for all general aviation aircraft.
  • Skyryse One uses smart actuators, reducing mechanical failure points in aircraft.
  • SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, simplifying aircraft operation for pilots.

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Funding

Total Funding

$251M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Skyryse

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2025
Skyryse Welcomes Former Faa Chief Counsel Marc Nichols As A Skyryse Advisor

Nichols brings extensive experience in regulatory affairs, transportation policy, and aviation safety, having served as FAA Chief Counsel, where he played a critical role in regulatory oversight and policy development. His insights will further strengthen Skyryse's work with the FAA to advance the certification of Skyryse One™, the first aircraft with SkyOS – the world's first universal operating system for aviation. "As we continue working with the FAA on SkyOS and bringing a new era of safety and simplicity to aviation, Marc's expertise will be invaluable," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His deep understanding of aviation regulation and his passion for advancing technology in the sector make him a perfect fit for our advisory team.". Nichols' decision to join Skyryse as an advisor was driven by the company's commitment to revolutionizing aviation safety and accessibility."Skyryse's mission – to make flying so safe and simple that anyone can fly – resonates deeply with me," said Marc Nichols

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Lieutenant General Ross Coffman (Ret.) To Assist Skyryse In Expanding U.S. Military Relationships

"We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman as an advisor," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our relationship with the Pentagon". Lt

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Skyryse One Completes World'S First Fully Automated Landing With Swipe Of A Finger

"After we put out our last video showing us taking off with the swipe of a finger, we figured we should probably also show that we can land with the swipe of a finger too," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "All kidding aside, automating helicopter landings are very important and I'd urge you to read more about why in this new blog post on the Skyryse website.". Skyryse's success, after years of rigorous flight testing on multiple test platforms, demonstrates the company's progress toward its mission to make flying simpler and safer and allowing anyone to fly any aircraft.For more information on Skyryse and SkyOS, please visit the Skyryse website.About Skyryse, Inc.Founded in 2016, the mission of Los Angeles-based Skyryse® is to bring about a new era in flight, with a goal of zero fatalities, and where piloting any aircraft is simple and safe. Their proprietary SkyOS™ universal operating system for flight – which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse One™ – gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse has raised more than $300 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management Research Company, Monashee Investment Management, Positive Sum, ArrowMark Partners, Venrock, Eclipse Ventures, Cantos, Stanford University, and Bill Ford, Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company

PR Newswire
Jan 16th, 2025
Skyryse, U.S. Army Partner To Make Helicopters More Capable, Easier To Fly, And Optionally-Piloted

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse® , the creator of SkyOS™ , the world's first universal operating system for flight, has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army to develop solutions to reduce time to train for pilots, increase interoperability between aircraft, and deliver optionally-piloted capability which could be applied to their fleet of 2,400 Black Hawk helicopters, among others

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Jan 9th, 2025
Travel News from PR Newswire

Skyryse unveils updated SkyOS cockpit, now scalable to fit any aircraft.

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