Electra.aero
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Manassas, Virginia · Est. 2020 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Electra.aero: 1 model, $230.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$230M
Headquarters
Manassas, Virginia
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Advanced air mobility company headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, founded in 2020. Electra is pioneering Direct Aviation with hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft that take off and land in as little as 150 feet using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion. The EL9 Ultra Short is a nine-passenger aircraft powered by the Safran TG600 turbogenerator. Over 2,200 aircraft on pre-order from 60+ operators worldwide. Electra is investing $850M to build an advanced production facility in Springfield, Ohio (announced July 2026, creating 1,975 jobs, targeting up to 800 aircraft/year). Strategic investors include Lockheed martin Ventures, Honeywell Aerospace, and Safran. FAA Part 23 type certification in progress (G-1 Issue Paper closed). First flight anticipated late 2027 or early 2028. Bristow Group launch agreement. Defense applications for Agile Combat Employment.
Well-capitalized with $230M raised. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Electra.aero.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & Chairman
President & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Electra.aero and Bristow Group EL9 Launch AgreementJul 21, 2026
MOST RECENT · Electra.aero and Bristow Group EL9 Launch Agreement · 2026-07-21 · with Bristow Group · OPERATING · Electra.aero and Safran TG600 Turbogenerator Agreement · 2026-07-15 · with Safran Helicopter Engines · OPERATING
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Electra.aero?
Advanced air mobility company headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, founded in 2020. Electra is pioneering Direct Aviation with hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft that take off and land in as little as 150 feet using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion. The EL9 Ultra Short is a nine-passenger aircraft powered by the Safran TG600 turbogenerator. Over 2,200 aircraft on pre-order from 60+ operators worldwide. Electra is investing $850M to build an advanced production facility in Springfield, Ohio (announced July 2026, creating 1,975 jobs, targeting up to 800 aircraft/year). Strategic investors include Lockheed martin Ventures, Honeywell Aerospace, and Safran. FAA Part 23 type certification in progress (G-1 Issue Paper closed). First flight anticipated late 2027 or early 2028. Bristow Group launch agreement. Defense applications for Agile Combat Employment.
What does Electra.aero make?
Electra.aero has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: EL9 Ultra Short (Electra.aero builds physical robots).
Is Electra.aero publicly traded?
No. Electra.aero is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Electra.aero?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Electra.aero building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Electra.aero?
B. Marc Allen is the ceo of Electra.aero, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Electra.aero?
Electra.aero is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $230M in disclosed funding.
Where is Electra.aero headquartered?
Electra.aero is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, USA.
How much funding has Electra.aero raised?
Electra.aero has raised approximately $230M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Electra.aero?
Electra.aero is privately held and venture-backed ($230M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Electra.aero operate robots?
Electra.aero is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Electra.aero a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Electra.aero ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Electra.aero safe?
Electra.aero has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.