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Aurora Flight Sciences
Advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles
About Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences specializes in applying autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. With over 30 years of experience, Aurora has pioneered novel aircraft configurations and enabling technologies that enhance the safety and sustainability of autonomous flight. The company excels in rapid prototyping and areas such as autonomy, electric propulsion, and human-machine integration. Aurora's comprehensive approach to flight test and operations planning, combined with proven capabilities in equipment and software, meets diverse customer needs.
Aurora's expertise spans small and large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), optionally piloted aircraft, high altitude pseudo satellites (HAPS), and autonomous passenger air vehicles. The company offers solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Counter UAS, and future mobility. Aurora partners with commercial enterprises, civil government agencies, and research institutions to perform research and development (R&D), develop prototypes, and create products that lead in autonomy, electrification, and novel aircraft configurations.
Aurora has a strong track record of developing, demonstrating, and delivering technology solutions for military, Department of Defense, and other government entities in the U.S. and internationally. The company is known for its ability to meet contract requirements and adhere to stringent safety and AeroSystems standards.
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Manassas, United States
- Employees
- 802
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 71.4/100
- Industry
- Robotics, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Developer Tools, Autonomous Mobility, Vertical Takeoff and Landing
- Technology
- Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Nov 2024 | $3.3M | — | NASA | ↗ |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2017 | $0 | — | Boeing | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Aurora Flight Sciences is 16K monthly website visits, up 60% over the last three months. Aurora Flight Sciences's team grew 13.3% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
NASA
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Cowen Group- WPWestbury Partners
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Enlightenment Capital
Other known investors2 additional known investors
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