Top California Aerospace Startups (140)

Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs, UGVs, AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one Fast Company's "World's...

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

Turion Space is building the infrastructure to secure and sustain the future of space. Founded to address the growing need for space domain awareness, in-space servicing, and debris mitigation, Turion designs, builds, and operates spacecraft with real-world operational capability. Our vehicles are built for national security and commercial missions that require speed, autonomy, and resilience. We believe the next chapter of...

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments

Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building useful, game-changing...

Our current product offerings include Faucets, Fluid Controls & Water Systems, Cockpit Security Systems, Interior & Exterior Hardware, Door Latching systems, Flight Controls and Oxygen Systems

Impulse enables low-cost and nimble last-mile space payload delivery - access any orbit, reach other worlds.

Sierra West is built on the foundation of hard work, loving what you do and doing what you love! Sierra West is a family owned business that started in the early 1990’s. Today, Sierra West has over 25 years of experience in on-demand air charter transportation. SWA operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so that we can...

Datum is building an enterprise SaaS platform to help advanced manufacturing OEMs procure custom components. Rocket, spacecraft, medical device, automotive, clean energy, etc. manufacturers will use Datum to locate optimal suppliers & administer Request for Quotes (RFQs) compliant to required cyber security laws. Suppliers will utilize Datum to handle confidential files in a cyber compliant manner and will have options...

Arc Machines, Inc. (AMI), designs, manufactures and distributes state-of-the-art and highly sophisticated automated orbital welding equipment for the power generation, oil & gas, semiconductor, aerospace, high purity, and other industries. Founded in 1976, AMI is headquartered in Pacoima, CA with offices in Houston, TX, Switzerland, Germany, UK, and India. An expansive network of domestic and international representatives allows AMI to...

We spend too much time confined to a two-dimensional network of concrete and asphalt. The dream of futurists has always been a flying vehicle capable of efficiently moving passengers from A to B. Opener is realizing this dream in an affordable, safe, easy-to-operate, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle: BlackFly. Opener's BlackFly heralds a new era of aviation. Time and money spent...

Pixxel is a space technology company working towards creating the world's highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellite-imaging constellation. The images gathered by Pixxel's satellites will provide up-to-date information relevant to climate monitoring, crop yield prediction, urban planning, and disaster response.

About Airspace Systems Airspace uses AI and advanced robotics to create fully automated, always-on solutions that deliver the three mandatory requirements of airspace security: long-range detection, instant identification, and safe capture and removal of unauthorized or malicious drones. Airspace solutions protect people, property, and IP for businesses, law enforcement, and the military. All Airspace solutions are mobile, modular, and simple to...

Snowline Engineering has developed innovative production solutions for precision commercial and industrial products since 1966. From design to machining and fabrication to turnkey assembly, our services are optimized for efficient and sustainable manufacturability. Our complete engineering support capabilities are backed by decades of applied expertise in some of the world’s most quality-focused industries – from the automotive and transportation sectors...

At Senra Systems, we're transforming aerospace wire harness manufacturing through advanced automation and proprietary software solutions. Our integrated platform combines cutting-edge machinery, sophisticated process controls, and expert engineering to deliver complex harnesses with unmatched speed and precision. While traditional methods take months, our revolutionary approach compresses production timelines to weeks, setting new industry standards for efficiency and quality. We're backed by...

Vmo Aircraft Leasing is a new commercial aircraft lessor launched in January 2021 by a team of aviation industry veterans and private equity funds managed by Ares Management Corporation. Through its full-service platform, Vmo provides liquidity and fleet solutions to airlines, lessors and OEMs with a focus on fuel-efficient and in-demand narrow body aircraft. The name Vmo is an aviation term indicating...

Aero, a next generation air travel company, is building a seamless way to travel to the best leisure destinations in the world. We have a vision of ushering in a new golden age of air travel. Flying should be a magical experience - not just getting from A to B. We see it as an experience to be savored and...

Stellar is building the most innovative operations management solution for business aviation. We’re bringing together advanced technologies to reimagine and revolutionize business aviation for operators, corporate flight departments, brokers, and their customers. With a new technology platform, built from the ground up for this purpose, Stellar will drive transformative operational improvements in the business aviation sector, radically improving efficiency, profitability,...

nnoflight is a Non-traditional Defense Contractor (NDC) founded in 2004. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Innoflight’s offered products include compact flight computers, payload interface electronics, network switches/routers, solid state data recorders, etc. Our core competency is secure Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) design through innovative implementation...

Join the ICON team! Production is ramping up in our Vacaville, CA and Baja California locations, and ICON's need for talented team members is greater than ever. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to join our mission to revolutionize sport flying, visit our careers website to find out if there's a position that's right for you. https://www.iconaircraft.com/company/careers ICON Aircraft is a consumer...