Congrats to the team @flypyka on the $40M Series B! Pyka (YC S17) is commercializing autonomous electric aircraft by applying its tech to the world's most critical flight missions, including agriculture, cargo transportation, and defense logistics. https://t.co/42YxSkLxZG
Announcing our $6.5m seed round led by @shaunmmaguire at @sequoia. With participation from Starship Ventures (@ItsHoagie), @realbaijubhatt, @KellerRinaudo, and @keenanwyrobek. Special thanks to super angels Richard Burton and @colecallinan. https://t.co/lUX2k0FcE6
✈️⚡️ World’s largest pilotless cargo drone Pyka (@flypyka) zips $40M Series B to spread wings in defense, led by Obvious Ventures (@obviousvc). https://t.co/WeccX9nGnl #tech #funding #news #VC #innovation #startup

Pyka has successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Obvious Ventures. The company, known for developing the world’s largest pilotless cargo drone and autonomous electric aircraft, plans to use the funds to scale up its operations, particularly in the defense sector. Pyka's focus includes logistics and agricultural spraying. The latest funding will help Pyka expand its capabilities in defense logistics and other critical flight missions.