SBIR/STTR Research Award
Enhancing Naval Logistics and Resilience in a Contested Environment through Novel Dual Use Hybrid eVTOL Drones
Award amount
$174,414Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2024Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- ODYS AVIATION, INC.
- Proposal award date
- 2024-03-26
- Contract end date
- 2025-03-24
- UEI
- FPTFKNNNWGZ8
- Solicitation number
- 23.4
- Topic code
- N234-P04
Research abstract
Odys Aviation, Inc. (Odys) specializes in building hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) next-generation aircraft for both military and civilian applications. Our aim is to revolutionize regional air travel by providing efficient transportation for critical defense missions and busy commercial air corridors.ĀOur low-cost dual use cargo aircraft, Laila, offers affordability in manufacturing, as well as reduced operational costs and emissions compared to traditional aircraft and competitor VTOLs. Laila's advanced engine and autonomous capabilities provide a unique competitive advantage. Implementing OdysÆs VTOL technology for logistics missions enables greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings, leading to improved capabilities and readiness across a wide range of missions
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
Verified by the same UEI. These are other public SBIR/STTR award pages, not a merged company record.
- High Efficiency Turbogenerator for Group III UAV
- Hybrid Propulsion System Digital Twin for Group III to Group V Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
- Enhancing Naval Logistics and Resilience in a Contested Environment through Novel Dual Use Hybrid eVTOL Drones
- Group 3 UAS Winch and Sling Load Operation for Contested Logistics
- Multidisciplinary Optimization of Multi-mission Hybrid Group 3 UAS for Improved Range, Endurance, and Electronic Warfare Power
Awards with the same topic code
Verified by an exact topic code match. This is not a text-similarity match.
- USV Rapid Deployment System
- Revolutionizing Naval Unmanned System Launch and Recovery: Tailoring Arc's Innovative Electric Powertrain Technology for Enhanced Capabilities
- Launch and Recovery of GARC Small USV from LCS and EPF
Research funding history
12 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2021–2025). Reported award amounts total $6,710,578. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense