JetPack Aviation alternatives: 12 options compared

TL;DR: If you are replacing JetPack Aviation, the closest options are ThereCraft, Boost Biomes, General Aviation. The table below compares 12 alternatives on what they do, stage, size and status.

Every alternative below is compared on what it actually does, not just its category — so you can see which one genuinely replaces JetPack Aviation (YC Winter 2019).

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What are the best alternatives to JetPack Aviation?

The three closest alternatives to JetPack Aviation are:

  1. ThereCraft — works in the same Industrials category (YC Summer 2017).
  2. Boost Biomes — works in the same Industrials category (YC Summer 2019).
  3. General Aviation — Fix ATC by connecting aircraft to the internet (YC Spring 2026).

JetPack Aviation alternatives compared

AlternativeWhat it doesStageTeamStatus
ThereCraft—YC Summer 20171Active
Boost Biomes—YC Summer 201912Inactive
General AviationFix ATC by connecting aircraft to the internetYC Spring 2026—Active
Forerunner AIAI that gets aircraft flying fasterYC Fall 20242Active
Maquoketa ResearchThe intelligence layer for dronesYC Spring 20265Active
Arcaerial videographyYC Summer 20122Inactive
Enhanced RadarAI for air traffic controlYC Winter 20252Active
Heart AerospaceHeart makes electric airplanes with an all-electric range of 250 milesYC Winter 201950Active
FarcastWe build advanced satcom user terminalsYC Winter 202012Active
General AstronauticsRobotics for Space R&DYC Winter 20262Active
SkywaysCreating a new form of air transportation to advance our civilizationYC Summer 201733Active
Ares IndustriesBuilding low-cost cruise missilesYC Summer 20242Active

Which JetPack Aviation alternative should I choose?

It depends on your size. ThereCraft is the closest match on what JetPack Aviation actually does. If you need something more established, sort the table by team size — larger teams generally mean more support and a longer track record. If budget is the constraint, the earlier-batch companies are usually the ones still competing on price.

Is JetPack Aviation still active?

JetPack Aviation is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.

How was this list put together?

Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and was matched to JetPack Aviation on what it actually does — its own description of its product — rather than on a broad category label. Batch, team size and operating status come from the YC directory and are shown as-is. We do not rank by payment.

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