Pyka

Pyka, headquartered in Oakland, California, operates within the industrials sector, focusing on the aviation and space sub-industry. The company, which emerged from the Y-Combinator batch S17, employs a team of 60 individuals. Pyka has developed a reputation for innovation in autonomous electric aircraft, specifically designed for cargo transport and crop protection. The company’s aircraft are utilized across four continents, significantly reducing CO2 emissions in their respective industries. Pyka has achieved industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA for its autonomous aircraft operations. The Pelican Cargo model represents the first large-scale autonomous electric cargo aircraft tailored for heavy-payload, long-range, and off-airport operations, enhancing express delivery networks by ensuring fast shipping of critical supplies. Additionally, the Pelican Spray aircraft is equipped with advanced technologies for spray precision and chemical drift reduction, providing a safer and more precise tool for aerial crop protection. Pyka’s technological advancements include proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.