Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics develops FAA-certifiable autonomous flight systems for cargo aircraft, with its autonomy platform deployed on Cessna 208B Caravans.
Reliable Robotics Corporation was founded in 2017 by SpaceX and Tesla veterans, including CEO Robert Rose, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company develops the Reliable Autonomy System (RAS), the first FAA-certifiable platform for fully autonomous aircraft operation across all flight phases — taxi, takeoff, en-route, and landing — without an onboard pilot. The RAS integrates redundant flight computers, actuators, detect-and-avoid sensors, and automated vehicle management.
The primary deployment platform is a modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan carrying approximately 1,000 pounds of cargo up to 1,000 nautical miles per tank. The US Air Force awarded a $17.4 million contract for RAS integration and testing. Total funding raised exceeds $303 million, including a $160 million round in 2026, with commitments from over 200 military and commercial customers.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Reliable Autonomy System (RAS)
FAA-certifiable autonomous flight system automating all phases of fixed-wing cargo aircraft operation, deployed on Cessna 208B Caravans for military and commercial cargo missions.
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Contact Reliable Robotics
WEBSITE
https://r2air.comPHONE
(650)450-2868HEADQUARTERS
United States
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2017
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North America
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