# Poseidon Aerospace Lands $60M Ahead of First Pilotless Test Flight

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> **Published:** 2026-09-08T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/08/poseidon-aerospace-lands-60m-ahead-of-first-pilotless-test-flight)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/poseidon-aerospace-lands-60m-ahead-of-first-pilotless-test-flight](https://spidits.com/timeline/poseidon-aerospace-lands-60m-ahead-of-first-pilotless-test-flight)

## Executive Summary
The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/08/poseidon-aerospace-lands-60m-ahead-of-first-pilotless-test-flight)**: Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight — _The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely._

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