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Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$251M
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
Founded
2016
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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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
"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
"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
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
Skyryse unveils updated SkyOS cockpit, now scalable to fit any aircraft.
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Industries
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$251M
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
Founded
2016
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