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Odys Aviation, based in Long Beach, California, is an aerospace company developing and manufacturing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Its technical work spans hybrid-electric propulsion systems, advanced aerodynamic design, and a proprietary flap-based thrust vectoring architecture. The company serves defense, logistics, and civil advanced air mobility (AAM) markets.

Its product line includes two distinct platforms. Laila is a tactical VTOL drone with a 450-mile range, 130-pound payload capacity, and multi-hour endurance. Alta is a larger, crewed aircraft designed for regional travel, offering up to a 1,200-mile range and 3,500-pound capacity. The company has accumulated non-binding orders and Letters of Intent valued at over $11 billion.

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