Silent Arrow

Autonomous cargo delivery by air

Cargo UASFund I

Autonomous cargo drone product lines. 2021 Robert J. Collier Trophy Finalist as the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America.

At a Glance

HeadquartersAliso Viejo, CA

Latest MilestoneApr 2025: Raised $3.2M in later-stage VC round

Quick Facts

SectorCargo UAS

VVC FundFund I

HeadquartersAliso Viejo, CA

StatusActive

Sector Context

Why Cargo UAS matters.

Military logistics in contested environments increasingly requires autonomous resupply. The cargo drone market for defense is expected to exceed $5B by 2030.

Leadership Team

Chip YatesCEO & Founder

World-record electric aircraft pilot, aerospace engineer

Key Milestones

Apr 2025: Raised $3.2M in later-stage VC roundSource

Nov 2024: Awarded $1.8M AFRL Direct to Phase II SBIR for CLS-200 droneSource

Oct 2024: Awarded $1.25M AFWERX SBIR Phase II for CLS-300 loitering cargo droneSource

Oct 2024: Silent Arrow X-Plane accepted into the SmithsonianSource

Nov 2023: Partnered with Airbus to support Silent Arrow UAS in European marketsSource

In Action

Autonomous Cargo Delivery with Chip Yatesvia The Merge

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