Odys Aviation

Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for major airlines

Y CombinatorSummer 2021ActiveIndustrialsAviation and SpaceHard TechAirplanesClimate

What they do

Problem

Travel on busy regional routes is slow and inefficient due to congestion and limited point-to-point air options between cities.

Solution

Odys Aviation builds electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that operate from city helipads and local airports to cut travel times on high-demand routes.

Who it's for

Major airlines and air mobility operators that need aircraft for short-haul, high-frequency routes.

Founders

James Dorris

Founder

Prior to founding Odys Aviation (formerly Craft Aero), James held leadership roles at GoogleX, Virgin Hyperloop One, and Arrivo. He started his career in Fusion Energy Research at the MIT PSFC and has long been passionate about improving sustainability and efficiency of transportation systems. As employee 20 at Virgin Hyperloop One, he was responsible for building & leading the propulsion and levitation teams & tech.

Axel Radermacher

Founder

Axel Radermacher has spent his career advancing transportation by bringing together technology, design, and business. At Odys, his core mission is assuring the product and the company exceed the needs of the customer and the market. Previously, as Karma's Chief Vehicle Engineer for EV Platforms, he found the perfect balance between technology, comfort, and beauty. In other roles, he electrified and redefined sports cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles.