Mayman Aerospace
Mayman Aerospace is a pioneering company in the field of autonomous flight, specializing in dual-use, high-speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Their flagship products, the SKYFIELD™ AI-controlled navigation software and the RAZOR™ VTOL aircraft, are designed to enhance military, government, and industrial capabilities by integrating advanced AI for superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. Founded in 2016 in Southern California, Mayman Aerospace has developed multiple full-scale prototypes and secured contracts with the US Department of Defense. Their aircraft are designed for a variety of applications, including military operations, disaster relief, and industrial logistics, with features like GPS-denied navigation, high payload capacity, and rapid deployment capabilities. The company aims to revolutionize aerial mobility by combining cutting-edge technology with strategic partnerships, pushing the boundaries of VTOL flight innovation.
- Sector
- Autonomous VTOL aerospace/defence
- Business model
- Hardware (autonomous VTOL aircraft, defence)
- Founders
- David Mayman
- Headquarters
- Long Beach, US
- Customers
- US Air Force, US Marine Corps
Sources: maymanaerospace.com, tracxn.com
The team on Day One
Hear from the team
▶
▶
▶
▶ Milestones
- 2016 Founded by David Mayman tracxn.com
- Mar 2019 Backed by Y Combinator to build autonomous VTOL aircraft techcrunch.com
- Dec 2024 Received FAA certification maymanaerospace.com
- Mar 2025 Completed fully autonomous inaugural flight maymanaerospace.com
In the news
Backed by
Y Combinator, Draper Associates, Metaplanet.
Sources: maymanaerospace.com
Thinking of working at Mayman Aerospace?
Hear how the team works in their own words, then see the open roles.
More founder companies on Day One
Spot something wrong? Suggest a correction Updated 25 September 2026
