Skydweller Aero
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingOklahoma, United States51-200 Employees
Skydweller Aero, a US-Spanish aerospace company, is based in Oklahoma City and operates in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing. It develops unmanned solar-powered aircraft designed to stay aloft for extended periods while carrying meaningful payloads, aiming to fuse the endurance of satellites with the reach and sensing capabilities of large airborne platforms. The company's technology is focused on telecommunications, Earth observation, and disaster response, enabling persistent, flexible deployment of aerial assets. This approach supports both localized missions and global coverage, emphasizing endurance and cost efficiency. As a mid-sized firm, Skydweller operates in a market that blends advanced aviation with persistent-aircraft concepts, serving defense and commercial customers seeking resilient connectivity and sensing capabilities. A notable recent development is its collaboration with Nokia to develop deployable airborne 5G network towers.