Skyryse Lands Another $300M To Make Flying, Even Helicopters, Simple And Safe

Skyryse Lands Another $300M To Make Flying, Even Helicopters, Simple And Safe

Skyryse Funding Soars Past $300M Milestone Skyryse has secured over $300 million in Series C funding, vaulting the aviation automation pioneer to a $1.15 billion valuation and unicorn status. The El Segundo-based startup is nearing FAA certification for its revolutionary flight control system, SkyOS, which replaces complex mechanical controls with intuitive touchscreen automation—making helicopters and other aircraft dramatically safer and easier to fly. Pilots still command the aircraft, but Skyryse handles the most dangerous maneuvers automatically. Credit: Skyryse This isn't science fiction. It's a carefully engineered solution to aviation's persistent safety challenges, backed by the U.S. military and emergency response operators who can't afford errors at 3,000 feet. With fresh capital accelerating its certification timeline, Skyryse is poised to transform how humans interact with aircraft across commercial, military, and medical sectors. Why $300 Million Matters for …