Mayman Aerospace has successfully completed test flights of its RAZOR P100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system, marking a major milestone in the development of next-generation autonomous aircraft. The company announced Monday that the tests, conducted at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, validated 18 months of intensive engineering and demonstrated the full autonomy of the P100 during complex flight maneuvers.
This achievement cements Mayman Aerospace’s position as a leader in autonomous VTOL technology, with the RAZOR P100 demonstrating the ability to operate untethered and adapt in real time to mission demands and environmental factors. The tests also showcased the capabilities of SKYFIELD, the company’s proprietary AI-driven flight control software.
The RAZOR P100 is part of Mayman Aerospace’s expanding family of autonomous VTOL aircraft, designed for a range of defense and commercial applications. The aircraft took its first fully untethered flights during these tests, operating without human intervention while performing high-level maneuvers.
“Our team has spent the last 18 months developing and refining the P100, and these flights are a testament to their expertise and dedication,” said David Mayman, Founder and CEO of Mayman Aerospace. “There is simply nothing comparable to the RAZOR family of aircraft available in today’s market.”
A key feature of the P100 is its integration with SKYFIELD, a flight control system that enables full autonomy. SKYFIELD is designed to support swarming operations, allowing multiple aircraft to work together, navigate through complex terrain, and make mission-critical decisions without external control. The software also allows aircraft to function in GPS-denied and contested electronic warfare environments, which is increasingly crucial for military operations.
The successful test flights have wide-ranging implications, particularly for defense applications. The ability to deploy fully autonomous VTOL aircraft enhances battlefield efficiency, reducing the need for human pilots in dangerous environments. The P100’s agility and self-sufficiency make it ideal for reconnaissance, supply missions, and combat support.
Company Chief of Staff Daniel Fox highlighted the operational relevance of the tests, stating, “The warfighter has been waiting for a solution that combines the versatility, autonomy, and reliability that RAZOR delivers.”
Beyond military applications, autonomous VTOL technology has potential uses in commercial sectors such as emergency response, cargo transport, and infrastructure inspection. The ability of these aircraft to take off and land vertically makes them highly adaptable in urban and remote environments.
While the P100 flights took center stage, Mayman Aerospace also completed a significant test for another aircraft in the RAZOR lineup. The RAZOR TBX, which has served as a testbed throughout the development cycle, successfully carried a 50-pound payload during an extended-range flight. This mission was conducted as a fully autonomous beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation—the TBX’s 26th flight to date.
The TBX’s continued success provides valuable data for refining the broader RAZOR platform, informing improvements in autonomy, payload capacity, and operational range.
Dr. Manu Sharma, Chief Engineer at Mayman Aerospace, emphasized the importance of these advancements, saying, “Our team has overcome technical challenges to develop flight control systems that enable unprecedented levels of autonomy and precision. These achievements are setting the foundation for SKYFIELD, which will push the boundaries even further.”
Following the successful tests, Mayman Aerospace is setting ambitious goals for the RAZOR program. The company plans to expand the operational range of both the P100 and TBX models, increase their payload capacities, and further enhance the SKYFIELD system’s capabilities throughout 2025.
Autonomous VTOL technology is rapidly evolving, and Mayman Aerospace’s latest achievements position it as a frontrunner in this space. As military and commercial industries increasingly seek reliable, intelligent unmanned aircraft, the RAZOR family is proving to be a game-changing solution.
“We are at the forefront of a new era in aviation,” Mayman stated. “These test flights are just the beginning. The advancements we are making today will define the future of autonomous flight.”
With continued investment in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Mayman Aerospace is not only pushing the limits of unmanned flight but also shaping the future of aviation technology. The successful test flights of the P100 and TBX demonstrate that the company is well on its way to achieving its vision of intelligent, mission-ready VTOL aircraft.
