Top California Aerospace Startups (148)

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

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...

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 of Fast Company's...

JetInsight's best-in-class quoting and fleet management software helps aircraft charter operators run and grow safer, more efficient, and more profitable businesses. We work with hundreds of operators across the US and are building the world's largest network of on-demand aircraft

Astro Digital provides customers with complete space-based systems and mission support services for applications such as earth observation, satellite communications, science, and technology demonstrations.

Cape unlocks the full potential of commercial drones, giving companies all of the benefits with none of the traditional hassle. Every day, Cape users log in to the Cape Aerial Telepresence™ platform, connect to physical drones around the world, and safely conduct remote flights with ultra-low latency to capture live, high-resolution video. As the only cloud-based system for drone telepresence...

Our goal is to deliver composite parts faster than any other supplier in the market. We want to continually impress our customers with our speed, quality, and responsiveness to their needs.

Stell helps engineers & buyers at new space companies spend more time building and less time managing spreadsheets/PDFs. We empower the supply chain and build solutions that work for machine shops & suppliers. Our platform is digitizing the relationship between aerospace companies and their suppliers with a living Specification workflow.  Requirements + deliverables are enshrined and searchable, enabling on-time and on-quality parts. Built...

Through LeoLabs Vertex™, our vertically integrated space operations stack, we’re transforming the way satellite operators, commercial enterprises, and federal agencies launch and track missions in low Earth orbit. With unmatched coverage, real-time tracking, and powerful insights, companies and governments around the world rely on us to safely execute operations in space.

Sift is building the observability platform for the next generation of machines. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and software leaders from across high-scale industries, Sift provides a unified observability platform that enables hardware teams to develop, test, and operate complex machines with speed and confidence. From rockets and autonomous vehicles to energy infrastructure and lunar rovers, Sift equips engineers with tools...

ZeroAvia's mission is a hydrogen-electric, zero-emission powertrain in every aircraft. From 19-seat regional trips to over 100-seat long-distance flights, ZeroAvia enables scalable, sustainable aviation by replacing conventional engines with hydrogen-electric powertrains. We are a team of passionate innovators dedicated to bringing safe, zero-emission flight to aviation, with locations in Kemble and London in the UK, and Hollister, California.

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...

Raptor Scientific is a leading provider of engineering, testing, and measurement products and services, including the design and manufacture of world-class mass properties, radar cross-section measurement instruments and Air Data Test Sets. Founded in 2019 by L Squared Capital Partners and backed with a $60 million equity commitment, Raptor Scientific is focused on the consolidation and integration of highly specialized...

Photo-Sonics manufactures Optical Tracking Systems used to capture TSPI data.

HighRely provides services for products including application design, development, testing, project management and certification.

JetZero is building the jetliner of the future.

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero), an aerospace engineering design and manufacturing company, specializes in cost-effective development of innovative and advanced concepts, with emphasis on simple honesty and a track record of commitment. Since 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on military and commercial conceptual air vehicle designs, electric and hybrid propulsion system development,...

Microfabrica is an Advanced Additive Manufacturing company with the only high volume production micro-scale additive manufacturing platform on the market. Microfabrica leverages high volume production processes to push additive manufacturing from prototype into production. Microfabrica’s fabrication business supports breakthrough product solutions for high-tech industries that demand extreme precision at a very small scale. MICA Freeform, Microfabrica’s proprietary process, is best...

Alef is a California-based sustainable electric transportation company designing and developing a vehicle for the XXI century. Alef’s goal is to enable faster, easier commutes and alleviate the burden of urban congestion thanks to proprietary technology that enables their vehicle to bypass everyday traffic.

LATITUDE 33 AVIATION is a full-service aviation company specializing in: -Private Jet Charter -Aircraft Sales & Acquisition -Aircraft Management Latitude 33 Aviation manages the largest and newest fleet of light jets in the United States. Located at Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, north San Diego County, California, Latitude 33 Aviation has established itself as a professional, meticulous and experienced provider in the aviation community. We...