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Skyryse Secures $300M to Revolutionize Flight
4 Feb
Summary
- Skyryse raised $300 million, valuing the company at $1.15 billion.
- Funding will support FAA certification and wider deployment of SkyOS.
- SkyOS aims to simplify flight controls for improved safety and reduced workload.
Aviation technology firm Skyryse announced on Tuesday it has secured $300 million in a Series C funding round, propelling its valuation to $1.15 billion. The investment was spearheaded by Autopilot Ventures and returning investor Fidelity Management & Research Company, with significant contributions from ArrowMark Partners and Qatar Investment Authority.
This capital infusion is earmarked to finalize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Skyryse's proprietary flight system, SkyOS, and to facilitate its broader implementation across an expanded range of aircraft types. The FAA granted final design approval for Skyryse's flight control computers in 2025, leaving only flight verification before official certification.
SkyOS is engineered to replace traditional mechanical controls with a streamlined interface, aiming to make aircraft simpler and safer to pilot, especially during emergencies or adverse weather. The company has successfully showcased its technology on aircraft like the Black Hawk helicopter, performing automated flight maneuvers. Skyryse has also established integration partnerships with military, emergency medical, firefighting, law enforcement, and private aviation operators for future SkyOS applications.
