Pyka

Pyka (operating at flypyka.com) is a robotics and autonomous aviation company pioneering the development of dual-use, heavy-lift autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2017 by experienced aviation experts and headquartered in Alameda, California, Pyka is redefining aerial logistics by delivering safe, clean, and cost-effective autonomous electric aviation solutions. Under the hood, the company leverages vertically integrated systems and short take-off and landing (STOL) technology to create aircraft capable of autonomous, mission-ready operations. This innovation enables industries like defense, emergency response, and commercial logistics to achieve faster, more efficient, and sustainable aerial transportation without traditional pilot dependency. Backed by a $40 million Series B funding round led by Obvious Ventures—with participation from Piva Capital and Prelude Ventures—Pyka is accelerating its commercialization efforts to bring next-generation autonomous flight to global markets.