Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe

Skyryse, an aviation automation startup based in El Segundo, California, has secured over $300 million in a Series C funding round led by Autopilot Ventures, elevating its valuation to $1.15 billion and granting it unicorn status. The capital infusion will support the company as it nears the completion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification process for its flight control system, SkyOS. This operating system, designed to simplify and enhance flight safety, automates complex and hazardous aspects of flying while still requiring pilot oversight. Skyryse has successfully integrated SkyOS into various aircraft, including U.S. military Black Hawk helicopters, and has contracts with companies such as United Rotorcraft, Air Methods, and Mitsubishi Corporation. Founded in 2016, Skyryse has raised more than $605 million in equity capital to date and has attracted a broad investor base, including Fidelity Management, Qatar Investment Authority, and others. The company’s technology replaces traditional mechanical flight controls with automated flight computers