Skyryse Wins New Funding For FlightOS Automation Technology

Fresh backers have provided an additional $200 million to support work on technology that Skyryse says will improve general aviation safety by reducing pilot workload.

Skyryse FlightOS — Skyryse is developing its FlightOS system to automate many core piloting functions in a way that it says will make general aviation aircraft safer. (Image: Skyryse)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

October 27, 2021

Flight automation innovator Skyryse today completed a $200 million Series B funding round. The start-up says it has now raised $250 million to support its plans to certify its FlightOS technology in partnership with Robinson Helicopter and four other manufacturers.

California-based Skyryse said the new investment will accelerate the development of the FlightOS system, starting with its integration on Robinson’s R66 light helicopter. In an October 27 announcement, the company said that its five partner OEMs collectively produce over half of the world’s general aviation aircraft. It said it plans to reveal the identities of the other manufacturers in the coming months.

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