Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Los Angeles, California
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Since 2016
Skyryse is a privately held American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $10 to 50 million. The company develops SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight that automates flight controls, and the Skyryse One helicopter built around it. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In September 2026 it announced a Series C raise that valued the company at $1.15 billion.
Skyryse at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Certifications
AS9100
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
10 years in operation (founded 2016).
Holds AS9100 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Skyryse is a privately held American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $10 to 50 million. The company develops SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight that automates flight controls, and the Skyryse One helicopter built around it. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In September 2026 it announced a Series C raise that valued the company at $1.15 billion.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2016 |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 |
What Skyryse makes
The company holds AS9100 certification and offers SkyOS, a flight control system that replaces mechanical controls with a single control stick and two touchscreens.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED (source: skyryse.com).
Certifications
Skyryse is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — prnewswire.com
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Mitsubishi — reported by skyryse.com
Latest developments
2026-10-27 — SNC, Skyryse Announce Collaboration to Advance Software-Defined Flight Automation for Existing Aircraft Fleets (skyryse.com)
2026-10-27 — BAE Systems Australia and Skyryse Partner to Advance Software-Defined Autonomous Flight (skyryse.com)
2026-09-29 — Skyryse Announces Global Expansion Into Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation (skyryse.com)
2026-09-29 — Skyryse Achieves $1.15B Valuation, Raises Over $300M Series C to Advance Certification and Scaling of its Universal Operating System for Flight, SkyOS™ (skyryse.com)
2026-09-29 — Skyryse Signs Multi-Year Partnership with CAL FIRE Focused on Enhanced Firefighting Operations and Safety (skyryse.com)
2026-09-29 — Skyryse Partners With Robinson Helicopter Company to Deliver SkyOS-Powered, R66-Based UAS (skyryse.com)
Facilities
Skyryse is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
El Segundo, CA — skyryse.com
El Segundo, California — prnewswire.com
Company details
Skyryse reported a Series C raise that valued it at $1.15 billion, and it has a multi-year partnership with CAL FIRE focused on firefighting operations. Skyryse was founded in 2016, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 10 years in operation (founded 2016). Holds AS9100 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Skyryse make?
Skyryse is a privately held American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It employs between 200 and 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $10 to 50 million. The company develops SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight that automates flight controls, and the Skyryse One helicopter built around it. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In September 2026 it announced a Series C raise that valued the company at $1.15 billion.
Where is Skyryse headquartered?
Skyryse is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
When was Skyryse founded?
Skyryse was founded in 2016.
How big is Skyryse?
Skyryse has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Skyryse hold?
Skyryse lists AS9100 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Skyryse's customers?
Public sources directly reference Mitsubishi as a counterparty of Skyryse. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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