Skyryse partners with Robinson Helicopter Company to deliver skyos-powered, r66-based UAS. June 24, 2026 The partnership delivers a scalable, cost-effective autonomous platform combining the SkyOS(TM) autonomy system with Robinson's proven rotorcraft production capabilities. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Skyryse(R), a leader in aviation automation and simplified flight controls, announced today a partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company, through its UAS subsidiary Robinson Unmanned, to integrate SkyOS(TM) into the Robinson R66 and develop a Group 4 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for defense applications. The collaboration combines SkyOS' autonomy system with Robinson's proven production capabilities to deliverable a scalable, cost effective Group 4 UAS capable of supporting a wide range of defense missions, including collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), air-launched effects (ALE), manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). "Defense agencies need autonomous aircraft that are reliable, affordable and available now, not years from now," said Skyryse Founder and CEO Mark Groden. "Robinson gives us the production infrastructure to deliver at scale and at a cost point that meets real-world, time-critical needs. This partnership accelerates our ability to put proven, SkyOS-powered autonomous aircraft into the hands of defense operators." "Manufacturing the SkyOS-powered, R66-based 4 UAS is a natural extension of what Robinson does best - producing reliable, high-quality aircraft at scale," said David Smith, President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. "By integrating SkyOS into Robinson's production ecosystem, we're helping bring advanced autonomy to a proven aircraft platform while creating a scalable pathway for future operational capabilities." With facilities within 30 miles of each other in Southern California, Robinson and Skyryse are positioned to rapidly advance integration, flight demonstrations, and production. Robinson's manufacturing model, in which more than 85% of aircraft components are produced domestically, provides defense partners with a platform that reduces reliance on foreign supply chains and supports long-term fleet sustainability. About Skyryse, Inc. Founded in 2016, Skyryse(R) is an aviation hardware and software company ushering in a new era in flight safety. Its core technology, SkyOS(TM) is a universal operating system for flight - which powers its first aircraft, the Skyryse One(TM)- giving pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse has secured partnerships across every major aviation sector - including Air Methods, Ace Aeronautics, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Mitsubishi Corporation, United Rotorcraft, the US Army and more. To date, Skyryse has raised more than $605 million from leading investors, including Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research Company, ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management LP, BAM Elevate, Baron Capital Group, Inc., Durable Capital Partners, Positive Sum, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), RCM Private Markets Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management (US) LP, Woodline Partners and Bill Ford, Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company. For more information on Skyryse and SkyOS, visit skyryse.com or visit YouTube to see Skyryse in action. About Robinson Helicopter Company For more than 50 years, Robinson Helicopter Company has focused on making helicopter missions accessible, reliable, and safe. By maintaining a vertically integrated manufacturing foundation in the United States, Robinson provides global operators with practical tools for modern missions. From its top-selling R22, R44, R66 helicopters, to an expanding portfolio including the 10-seat R88. With the addition of its new business unit, Robinson Unmanned, the company offers both small and large autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft (UAS) for civil, commercial, or defense missions. Robinson is committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting the most reliable and efficient helicopters in the industry. Learn more at www.robinsonheli.com and www.RobinsonUnmanned.com. SOURCE Skyryse

Skyryse achieves $1.15B valuation, raises over $300M Series C to advance certification and scaling of its universal operating system for flight, SkyOS(TM). With a 2X oversubscribed Series C fundraise, the aviation technology unicorn is capitalized to complete FAA certification and accelerate deployment of SkyOS on additional aircraft. February 03, 2026 14:49 ET | Source: Skyryse El Segundo, CA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Skyryse(R), a leader in aviation automation and simplified flight controls, announced today that it successfully raised over $300 million in a new Series C investment to drive continued growth and scaling, bringing its valuation to more than $1 billion. To date, Skyryse has raised more than $605M in equity capital. The company's Series C was led by Autopilot Ventures and returning investor Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from new and returning investors ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management LP, BAM Elevate, Baron Capital Group, Inc., Durable Capital Partners, Positive Sum, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), RCM Private Markets Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management (US) LP, Woodline Partners, among others. As the creator of SkyOS, the world's first universal operating system for flight, Skyryse creates innovative hardware and software solutions focused on aviation safety. SkyOS replaces conventional, complex mechanical flight controls with an intelligent, integrated system that gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse Secures Partnerships Across Every Major Aviation Sector To date, Skyryse has secured partnerships for SkyOS integration across every major aviation sector - including the U.S. military, emergency medical service operators, law enforcement, private operators, including the largest firefighting agency in the world and international markets. The funding marks a major milestone in Skyryse's journey to make aviation safer and more accessible across airplanes and helicopters. Surpassing $1B in valuation is a historic moment for the founder-led, privately-held company. To date, Skyryse is the only aviation technology company to reach this milestone while maintaining its independence and offering a technology for dual-use in defense and civilian markets. The new capital will enable the acceleration of its FAA certification, while also supporting continued scaling of its SkyOS technology across aircraft platforms, including the world's largest fleet of helicopters, the Black Hawk. With 10 years of development and deployments across multiple platforms, Skyryse remains one of the only companies dedicated to developing technology focused on aviation safety. FAA Advances SkyOS with Design Approval and For-Credit Testing In 2025, the FAA granted final design approval for SkyOS' flight control computers, confirming the FAA's acceptance of Skyryse's complete, aircraft-agnostic system architecture and leaving only formal flight verification before certification. Currently, Skyryse is in FAA For-Credit flight testing for SkyOS. To date, Skyryse has achieved several first-ever aviation feats with its SkyOS technology, including the first automated takeoff and landing at the swipe of a finger, as well as a stable, fully automated hover and the world's first automated engine-out landing. As a testament to its achievements, Skyryse was honored by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) as a finalist for the Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aerospace. Skyryse Builds on Its Technology Breakthroughs to Scale SkyOS Across Aviation While SkyOS features an aircraft-agnostic design, Skyryse intentionally began building and testing SkyOS on helicopters because they are both inherently unstable and more complicated for pilots and automated systems to fly than airplanes. For this reason, its technological progress on Skyryse One, has propelled the company to rapidly and successfully fly SkyOS technology on a Black Hawk - giving Skyryse an unparalleled advantage in scaling its automation solution across the aviation industry. After an unprecedented 91-day integration, Skyryse successfully flew SkyOS on a Black Hawk, completing an automated pickup, automated hover, and automated setdown with the swipe of a finger. While in flight, Skyryse also executed precision flight maneuvers using SkyOS' single control stick, and witnessed SkyOS' maturity on its very first flight, on a new platform. By successfully integrating and flying its technology on one of the world's most versatile aircraft, Skyryse has successfully proven that SkyOS is aircraft-agnostic. Founded in 2016, Skyryse created a prototype of its SkyOS system within its first year, deploying on a Robinson R44 helicopter that was used by the FBI, law enforcement and first responders in Tracy, CA. Skyryse has since implemented its universal operating system on Skyryse One, a turbine-powered Robinson R66, as well as a Black Hawk helicopter, and for the first time, on an airplane, including the top-selling piston airplane for 20 years straight - the Cirrus SR22. The company has announced contracts to integrate SkyOS across various helicopters and airplanes including: Airbus H-125s and H-130s, Bell 407s, Black Hawks, and Pilatus PC-12s as part of its partnerships with United Rotorcraft, Air Methods, Mitsubishi Corporation and more. About Skyryse, Inc. Founded in 2016, Skyryse(R) is an aviation hardware and software company ushering in a new era in flight safety. Its core technology, SkyOS(TM) is a universal operating system for flight - which powers its first aircraft, the Skyryse One(TM)- giving pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse has secured partnerships across every major aviation sector - including Air Methods, Ace Aeronautics, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Mitsubishi Corporation, United Rotorcraft, the US Army and more. To date, Skyryse has raised more than $605 million from leading investors, including Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research Company, ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management LP, BAM Elevate, Baron Capital Group, Inc., Durable Capital Partners, Positive Sum, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), RCM Private Markets Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management (US) LP, Woodline Partners and Bill Ford, Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company. For more information on Skyryse and SkyOS, visit skyryse.com or visit YouTube to see Skyryse in action. Contact Info Attachments