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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

1person interviewed
4episodes across 2 shows

The team on Day One

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Milestones

  1. 2016 Founded by David Mayman tracxn.com
  2. Mar 2019 Backed by Y Combinator to build autonomous VTOL aircraft techcrunch.com
  3. Dec 2024 Received FAA certification maymanaerospace.com
  4. Mar 2025 Completed fully autonomous inaugural flight maymanaerospace.com

In the news

Backed by

Y Combinator, Draper Associates, Metaplanet.

Sources: maymanaerospace.com

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