Hop Aero
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hop Aero: 1 model, $3.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$3M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Hop Aero is a Y combinator S26 startup building autonomous hypersonic cargo rockets for point-to-point delivery to contested environments. Its vehicle, Rook, delivers 250 kg (550 lbs) of cargo up to 750 km (450 miles) in approximately 15 minutes — faster than any existing transportation method. Rook launches from a standard 40-foot shipping container and lands on unprepared surfaces, requiring no runways or fixed infrastructure. The company has won a $1.25M US Air Force contract and completed tethered flight testing of its prototype.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Hop Aero.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO, Co-founder
Co-founder & CTO, Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Hop Aero x US Air Force (Rocket Cargo SBIR)Jan 1, 2026
MOST RECENT · Hop Aero x US Air Force (Rocket Cargo SBIR) · 2026-01-01 · with US Air Force · OPERATING
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Hop Aero?
Hop Aero is a Y combinator S26 startup building autonomous hypersonic cargo rockets for point-to-point delivery to contested environments. Its vehicle, Rook, delivers 250 kg (550 lbs) of cargo up to 750 km (450 miles) in approximately 15 minutes — faster than any existing transportation method. Rook launches from a standard 40-foot shipping container and lands on unprepared surfaces, requiring no runways or fixed infrastructure. The company has won a $1.25M US Air Force contract and completed tethered flight testing of its prototype.
What does Hop Aero make?
Hop Aero has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Rook (Hop Aero builds physical robots).
Is Hop Aero publicly traded?
No. Hop Aero is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Hop Aero?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hop Aero building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Hop Aero?
Matija Milenovic is the ceo of Hop Aero, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Hop Aero?
Hop Aero is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $3M in disclosed funding.
Where is Hop Aero headquartered?
Hop Aero is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
How much funding has Hop Aero raised?
Hop Aero has raised approximately $3M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Hop Aero?
Hop Aero is privately held and venture-backed ($3M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Hop Aero operate robots?
Hop 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 Hop Aero a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hop Aero ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Hop Aero founded?
Hop Aero was founded in 2024.
Is Hop Aero safe?
Hop 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.