Skyways
YC S17Austin, US · Founded 2017 · 33 employees · 4 known investors
Skyways manufactures hybrid aircraft for logistics and defense operations, combining helicopter-like vertical takeoff with airplane-like cruise capabilities. The aircraft carry up to 100 pounds of payload over 1,000+ mile ranges for supply delivery, defense support, and logistics across remote and harsh environments.</description> <parameter name="sector_codes">["defense", "logistics", "hardware"]
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAir TaxisComputer VisionAIMLin /skyways-air-transportation-inc/@ycombinator
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Charles AcknininFounder
Investors · 4
In the news
- Austin Drone Maker Skyways Plans to Double Workforce as Defense Funding Growshoodline.com · 2026
- Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Dronesdronelife.com · 2025
- Skyways - 2025 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors - Tracxntracxn.com · 2021