Skyways

Skyways Air Transportation Inc. builds long-range autonomous cargo aircraft. The company is based in Austin, Texas. It makes unmanned aircraft that carry heavy loads into harsh places. The website is skyways.com.

The site says Skyways has been building its aircraft since 2017. The V2 is the current workhorse. The site lists its maximum range as 450 miles. It lists a useful load of 30 pounds and a cargo volume of 1 cubic foot. Maximum endurance is about 8 hours. The V2 uses JP-5 or Jet A-1 fuel.

The V3 B2 is in development. The site says it has had nearly 200 test flights. It lists a range of 1,000 miles or more, a useful load of 100 pounds, and a cargo volume of 7 cubic feet. Endurance is about 20 hours. The site says the V3 will replace the V2 and will be ready for demanding missions in 2026.

The company describes a Dual-Hybrid Design. The site says the aircraft takes off like a helicopter and cruises like an airplane. It says this gives more payload and range than a quad-copter drone.

The site names two main sectors. The first is oil and gas. The second is military and defense. The site says the aircraft have flown on three continents. It says they have delivered critical supplies and supported defense operations.

The contact page has a form. Inquiry types include general inquiry, flight operations, press and media, aircraft requests, and career opportunities. Open roles are listed on a careers page. The site has links to LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.