Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Alameda, California
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Since 2017
Pyka is a U.S. manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft, headquartered in Alameda, California, and founded in 2017. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. Its aircraft serve agriculture, logistics, defense, and crop protection customers. In October 2025 the company received a U.S. Air Force contract for its DropShip long-range multi-mission unmanned aircraft platform.
Pyka at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Alameda, California
Import activity
14
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
14
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
Thailand · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · New Zealand
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Pyka.
What this tells a buyer
Pyka's public record does not include customs trade data, and its most recent reported development is a crop spraying operation with Grupo HAME in Guatemala announced on 21 October 2026.
Pyka's Pelican 2 is a precision aerial spraying aircraft for agriculture, and its Pelican Cargo is an electric cargo aircraft for express delivery and remote connectivity, with the company listing emissions and sensor products among its offerings.
Pyka reported a grant from the California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission in April 2026 for a commercial-scale zero-emission autonomous aviation demonstration in California agriculture.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Pyka is a U.S. manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft, headquartered in Alameda, California, and founded in 2017. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. Its aircraft serve agriculture, logistics, defense, and crop protection customers. In October 2025 the company received a U.S. Air Force contract for its DropShip long-range multi-mission unmanned aircraft platform.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | Alameda, California |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Pyka makes
Pyka's Pelican 2 is a precision aerial spraying aircraft for agriculture, and its Pelican Cargo is an electric cargo aircraft for express delivery and remote connectivity, with the company listing emissions and sensor products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Sensor (source: flypyka.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Pyka's public record does not include customs trade data, and its most recent reported development is a crop spraying operation with Grupo HAME in Guatemala announced on 21 October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 14 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Thailand · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · New Zealand.
Latest developments
2026-10-21 — Pyka and Grupo HAME Begin Guatemala’s First Autonomous Electric Aerial Crop Spraying Operation (flypyka.com)
2026-04-15 — Pyka and Foundation for California Community Colleges Awarded CARB and CEC Grant for Commercial-Scale Zero-Emission Autonomous Aviation Demonstration in California Agriculture (prnewswire.com)
2026-01-22 — Pyka and SLC Agrícola Expand Partnership Following Successful Growing Season with Pelican 2 (flypyka.com)
2025-10-20 — Pyka and ADS Collaborate for Future Opportunities to Equip U.S. Government with Large Multi-Mission Autonomous Cargo Aircraft (flypyka.com)
2025-10-15 — Pyka Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for DropShip, Long-Range Multi-Mission UAS Platform (flypyka.com)
2025-10-13 — Pyka Expands into Defense Sector with DropShip UAS Platform (flypyka.com)
Facilities
Pyka is headquartered in Alameda, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Brazil — flypyka.com
Alameda, California — flypyka.com
California — flypyka.com
Company details
Pyka reported a grant from the California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission in April 2026 for a commercial-scale zero-emission autonomous aviation demonstration in California agriculture. Pyka was founded in 2017, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Alameda, California.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pyka make?
Pyka is a U.S. manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft, headquartered in Alameda, California, and founded in 2017. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million, and it is privately held. Its aircraft serve agriculture, logistics, defense, and crop protection customers. In October 2025 the company received a U.S. Air Force contract for its DropShip long-range multi-mission unmanned aircraft platform.
Where is Pyka headquartered?
Pyka is headquartered in Alameda, California (950 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, California, 94501).
When was Pyka founded?
Pyka was founded in 2017.
How big is Pyka?
Pyka has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
Does Pyka import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 14 inbound shipments for Pyka, with top origins including Thailand · China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · New Zealand.
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