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Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028

Reliable Robotics, the U.S. autonomous-flight startup led by a SpaceX alum, secured a $160 million funding round led by Nimble Partners, pushing valuation toward $1 billion. The company is pressing the FAA for certification of its autonomous flight system, targeting a first commercial uncrewed cargo approval in 2028.

Discovered 2026-04-21T08:01:18.789529-07:00 | 2026-04-21T08:01:18.789529-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The round ($160M) and near-$1B valuation underline capital intensity in the race to achieve first FAA authorization for commercial uncrewed cargo operations.
Certification timing (FAA by 2028) is a key gating item for logistics operators planning deployment horizons, airspace integrations, and service contracts.
It adds momentum to the broader regulatory-and-scaling track seen in Skyryse seeking FAA certification for automated rotorcraft operations and Zipline expanding U.S. autonomous delivery while pursuing approvals.

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