About Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk develops single-person, remotely piloted electric aircraft aimed at transforming urban air mobility. Their aircraft can fly up to 100 miles on a single charge and reach speeds of 180 mph. Unlike traditional air travel, Kitty Hawk's business model focuses on making air taxis affordable and accessible, similar to the automotive industry. The aircraft's small size allows for takeoff and landing in various urban locations, enhancing practicality. Revenue will primarily come from air taxi services, with ground operators remotely piloting the aircraft to keep costs low and safety high. Kitty Hawk's goal is to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation solutions for individual commuters and businesses.
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Unlimited PTO days, 10 company holidays
401(k) plan with 40% company matching (no vesting period)
Flight lesson subsidy
Education assistance
Company-sponsored social events
Risks
Increased competition from well-funded companies like Lilium challenges Kitty Hawk's market position.
Merger with Wisk and Boeing's investment may lead to strategic conflicts for Kitty Hawk.
Ending the Flyer project may result in sunk costs if Heaviside doesn't meet expectations.
Differentiation
Kitty Hawk focuses on single-person, remotely piloted electric aircraft for urban mobility.
The company aims to make air taxis affordable and eco-friendly for widespread use.
Kitty Hawk's aircraft can fly 100 miles on a single charge, reaching 180 mph.
Upsides
Increased interest in sustainable urban air mobility boosts Kitty Hawk's market potential.
Advanced battery technologies enhance flight range and charging times for Kitty Hawk's aircraft.
Growing public acceptance of autonomous vehicles supports Kitty Hawk's pilotless air taxis.
Funding
Total raised$972.7 K
StageGRANT
GRANT
2/28/2017$1