Skyways has secured a $5 million debt facility from Leonid Capital Partners to accelerate production of its autonomous cargo drones for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jun 26, 2025•about 2 months ago

Amount Raised

$5 Million

AustinAerospace

Investors

Leonid Capital Partners

Description

Skyways, a manufacturer of autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft, announced a $5 million credit investment from Leonid Capital Partners. This funding is aimed at ramping up production of the V3 aircraft for the U.S. Department of Defense. The investment supports Skyways' growth and enhances government partnerships

Company Information

Company

Skyways

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Skyways is building unmanned aircraft systems that revolutionize autonomous cargo drone transportation. Unlike competitors who remain in development phases, Skyways' aircraft are operational today, carrying meaningful payloads over significant distances for both military and commercial clients. Based in Austin, Texas, Skyways is shifting toward mass producing its autonomous aircraft, building confidence through real-world cargo missions that aim to ultimately enable future passenger applications.

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