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c/o Skyryse, world’s first universal operating system for flight, reducing pilot training time by more than 50%.
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Skyryse develops flight automation technology and integrated avionics systems that make helicopters and other aircraft easier and safer to operate. The company builds software and hardware to support automated flight controls, pilot assistance, and mission planning, aiming to reduce pilot workload and expand access to safe, reliable air transportation. Skyryse works with operators in commercial, emergency response, and defense sectors to bring practical flight automation solutions to real-world aviation challenges.
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Emergency Autoland Capability Launches on Skyryse's SkyOS™
Introduced a universal emergency autoland feature for its SkyOS flight operating system, enabling aircraft to automatically land safely if a pilot becomes incapacitated. The system is designed to work across both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing with minimal passenger input.
Read MoreSkyryse Raises $300M Series C at $1.15B Valuation
Has raised over $300 million in a Series C round, reaching a $1.15 billion valuation, to accelerate certification and deployment of its universal flight operating system, SkyOS. The funding will help scale the aircraft-agnostic platform, which replaces traditional mechanical flight controls with integrated automation to simplify and improve aviation safety.
Read MoreSkyOS™ Powers Historic Black Hawk First Flight for Skyryse
Skyryse successfully completed the first flight of a Black Hawk helicopter equipped with its SkyOS flight operating system, demonstrating automated pickup, hover, and landing using simplified digital controls. The retrofit was completed in just 91 days, proving the system can be integrated into existing aircraft to enable safer and more automated flight operations.
Read MoreSecretary Duffy's AAM Strategy Puts Spotlight on Skyryse
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled the nation’s first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, a roadmap for integrating next-generation aircraft such as eVTOL air taxis and autonomous systems into U.S. airspace. The plan highlights automation technologies like Skyryse’s SkyOS, which aims to simplify aircraft controls and improve safety through advanced flight automation.
Read MoreSkyOS™ Expands to Airplanes with Skyryse
Skyryse has expanded its SkyOS flight operating system to airplanes, successfully demonstrating the technology on a Cirrus SR22 as part of its effort to make aviation automation aircraft-agnostic. The move builds on earlier helicopter integrations and supports future deployments across both commercial and military aircraft.
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