Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, is an aerospace technology company focused on autonomous flight systems for commercial aviation. Established by engineers with backgrounds from SpaceX, Tesla, Boeing, and Airbus, the company aims to enhance air transport safety, accessibility, and affordability. The core offering of Reliable Robotics is an autonomous flight system that retrofits existing aircraft, allowing for remotely piloted or fully autonomous operations. This system supports all flight phases and adheres to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the first unmanned flight of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and the automated landing of a Cessna 208 Cargomaster. Their technology is designed to facilitate access to over 5,000 public airports in the U.S., benefiting cargo routes and future passenger services. Reliable Robotics is also developing air-to-air radar technology for detect-and-avoid capabilities, essential for safe autonomous flight in shared airspace. The company targets commercial aviation customers, including cargo operators and passenger airlines, with a vision to improve global air transportation.

Airlines/aviation Mountain View, United States ~228 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
228
+4.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$57K
Revenue ~$13M
Total funding
$167M
Last round Series C, Oct 2021
12-month attrition
11.2%
Tech: 12%
H1B filings, FY2025
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
13
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Reliable Robotics went from 110 employees in Oct 2024 to 228 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 69 people joined, 6 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering130
Other41
Operations23
Design11
HR10
Finance9
Marketing2
Sales1

Funding

  • Oct 2021 · Series C · $100M · Coatue Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Eclipse Ventures
  • Aug 2020 · Venture · $33.5M · Lightspeed Venture Partners, Eclipse Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures
  • Mar 2019 · Series B · $25M · Eclipse Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures
  • Sep 2017 · Series A · $8.3M · Lightspeed Ventures

Salaries at Reliable Robotics

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Operations2

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Reliable Robotics FAQ

How many employees does Reliable Robotics have?

Reliable Robotics has about 228 employees, up 4.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Reliable Robotics sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Reliable Robotics filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Operations roles.

What is Reliable Robotics's revenue per employee?

Reliable Robotics makes about $57K in revenue per employee, based on $13M annual revenue and 228 employees.

How much does Reliable Robotics pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for Reliable Robotics in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Reliable Robotics salaries page. See Reliable Robotics salaries

How much funding has Reliable Robotics raised?

Reliable Robotics has raised $166.8M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Oct 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.