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Reliable Robotics Raises $115M to Advance Autonomous Aircraft Certification

October 20, 2026 · USA HAZARD PHYSICAL

Reliable Robotics is now worth over $1 billion and still waiting on the FAA. Pilotless aircraft are logged as a hazard until the paperwork catches up.

The facts

Reliable Robotics, a US-based startup, raised $115 million, boosting its valuation above $1 billion, to further develop and certify its AI-powered autonomous flight systems. The company aims for FAA approval within two years, highlighting potential future risks associated with deploying pilotless aircraft in commercial aviation.