AutoGyro
AutoGyro GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of factory-built gyroplanes, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hildesheim, serving recreational pilots, professional aerial-work operators, and government customers across 40+ countries with a portfolio of Cavalon, Calidus, and MTOsport aircraft plus global maintenance, spares, and training services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersHildesheim, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AutoGyro does
AutoGyro GmbH is a privately held German aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Hildesheim and founded in 2003, specializing in the design, production, and worldwide distribution of factory-built gyroplanes (autogyros/gyrocopters) used for recreational flying, professional aerial work, and government applications. The company is structured around three core platform families — Cavalon (side-by-side two-seater), Calidus (enclosed tandem), and MTOsport (open tandem), spanning roughly twenty variants that include Pro, Sentinel (surveillance/camera platform), Amphib (pneumatically retractable floats), GyroMotion (hybrid road-and-air), MTOclassic/MTOfree, MTOpro, MTOagric, and MTOtrigo special-mission configurations. All aircraft use Rotax 912/914/915/916 engines paired with Garmin avionics and Woodcomp propellers, and are designed around an unpowered autorotating rotor that delivers inherent safety through continuous lift independent of engine power.
The business model is anchored in hardware sales of finished aircraft and kits (priced via a public configurator at config.auto-gyro.com with 50% deposit / balance on delivery terms) and is reinforced by an aftermarket ecosystem of 40+ international sales partners, 60+ trained maintenance partners, an auto-gyro24.com spare-parts eShop with 20+ years of parts continuity, and Professional Mechanic certification courses (550 EUR base plus 200 EUR per additional module) that qualify technicians to perform 25/100-hour inspections. Distribution spans 40+ countries across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Australia, Africa, Brasil, China, Central America, Israel, Russia, and Slovenia alongside a U.S. office in Stevensville, MD and a Shanghai sales-marketing office. Customers are split across primary segments — individual recreational pilots (largest installed base at 3,800+ aircraft worldwide) and professional operators including law enforcement, with Turkish Jandarma documented as a named government customer for aerial patrol fleets.
The company is the world's largest gyroplane manufacturer and pursues the broadest multi-jurisdiction airworthiness footprint in the category (UK BCAR Section T, CRI E-01, USA Primary Category, China CCAR-21, German BUT, Australia ASRA, and EASA), supported by brand assets including a 2018 Red Dot Best of the Best award, German Innovation Award, and WiWo GreenTec recognition. AutoGyro also maintains a flagship partnership with Czech firm Nirvana Systems on the GyroMotion flying-car sub-brand and is developing a forward-looking VTOL AirTaxi family (passenger, AirCargo, AirAmbulance, AirSecurity variants) targeting urban mobility and special-mission markets. The company is privately held, founder-led (with Co-CEOs Gerald Speich and Aleksandra Witkowska), and has not disclosed external institutional funding rounds.
AutoGyro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AutoGyro
- Legal name
- AutoGyro GmbH
- Website
- https://auto-gyro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- AutoGyro GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of factory-built gyroplanes, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hildesheim, serving recreational pilots, professional aerial-work operators, and government customers across 40+ countries with a portfolio of Cavalon, Calidus, and MTOsport aircraft plus global maintenance, spares, and training services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AutoGyro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Gyroplane Aircraft Manufacturing
- SIC
- Aircraft (3721)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Military Rotorcraft Platforms (IMABAMAB)
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Where AutoGyro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hildesheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
AutoGyro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aircraft Sales: Sale of finished gyroplanes and kits for recreational, professional, and commercial use. Multiple model platforms available (MTO, Calidus, Cavalon series) with various configurations including amphibious, tandem, and side-by-side seating.
- Spare Parts Supply: Full spare parts backup and supply for 20+ years of manufacturing. Parts available through eShop and maintenance partners globally.
- Maintenance Training Courses: Professional mechanic certification courses qualifying participants to perform 25/100-hour inspections. Courses held at Hildesheim facility with fees of 550 EUR base plus 200 EUR per additional module.
- Service and Maintenance: Annual inspections, 25/100 hour maintenance, and warranty services through trained maintenance partners worldwide.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | MTOsport Basic Maintenance Seminar |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Additional Module - Calidus or Cavalon & MTO2017 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
AutoGyro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AutoGyro designs, manufactures, and distributes gyroplanes (autogyros/gyrocopters) across three rotorcraft platform families — Cavalon (side-by-side seating), Calidus (enclosed tandem), and MTOsport (open tandem) — with specialized variants for recreational and professional/commercial use, including amphibious, agricultural, three-seat, and camera/surveillance models. The company is also developing a VTOL AirTaxi platform with passenger, cargo, ambulance, and security variants. After-sales support is provided through spare parts supply, maintenance services, and professional mechanic certification training courses.
Product overview
AutoGyro is a German gyroplane manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of recreational and professional aircraft under three main platform families: Cavalon (side-by-side seating), Calidus (enclosed tandem), and MTOsport (open tandem). The Cavalon platform includes the standard model, Pro variant, Sentinel camera platform, and Amphib float-equipped version. The Calidus family comprises the standard enclosed model, Sentinel surveillance variant, and the GyroMotion hybrid flying car. The MTOsport series ranges from the entry-level MTOclassic and MTOfree through the premium MTOsport 2017, MTOpro, to specialized variants including the MTOnautic and MTOamphib amphibians, MTOagric agricultural model, MTOtrigo three-seater, and MTOsentinel camera platform. AutoGyro also develops future VTOL aircraft under the AirTaxi program including passenger, cargo, ambulance, and security variants. All aircraft feature Rotax engines, Garmin avionics options, and are certified to multiple international airworthiness standards. The company provides comprehensive after-sales support through a global network of maintenance partners and offers professional mechanic training courses.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gyromotion: Hybrid gyroplane for both air and road use - the world's first flying car, developed with Czech partner Nirvana Systems
- AirTaxi
- AirCargo
- AirAmbulance
- AirSecurity
Products and services
- Cavalon Side-by-side seated two-seat gyroplane with carbon and fibreglass body, configurable Rotax engines (914, 915, 916 series), and dual warnings/ADSB. MTOM up to 650kg with 100L fuel tank providing 5.5-hour range. Targeted at recreational and professional pilots.
- Cavalon Pro Professional variant of the Cavalon platform with enhanced specifications and capabilities for commercial operations.
- Cavalon Sentinel Camera platform variant of the Cavalon for aerial surveillance, photography, and search and rescue missions with nose-mounted camera capability.
- Cavalon Amphib Amphibious Cavalon variant with pneumatically retractable landing gear/floats enabling land and water operations. LED gear position indicators, 100L fuel tank with 5.5-hour endurance.
- Calidus Closed cabin two-seat tandem gyroplane, the world's first formally certified factory-built gyroplane in this configuration. Features 74L or 100L fuel tanks and 360-degree panoramic view through large clear canopy.
- Calidus Sentinel Surveillance variant equipped with day/infrared cameras for search and rescue, surveillance, and inspection missions. Can track vehicles and read license plates from 500ft AGL.
- MTOsport 2017 Top-of-the-range two-seat tandem gyroplane with 'Goldwing' style comfort including heated seats, lumbar support, easy-adjustable seat and pedal positions, and 96L fuel tank. Long-distance cruiser with full range of Rotax engine options from 912ULS to 916iS.
- MTOpro Professional variant of the MTOsport platform with enhanced capabilities for commercial and professional operations.
- MTOnautic Amphibious MTOsport variant equipped with floats for water operations. Features stainless steel unpainted airframe, rear seat observer position, nose-mounted camera capability, and 96L fuel tank providing 4.5-hour endurance and 550km range.
- MTOamphib Professional amphibious gyroplane with pneumatically retractable float wheels and Rotax engine power. Designed for maritime monitoring, search and rescue, and coastal patrol with 360-degree observation capability.
- MTOagric/Terminator Agricultural variant of the MTO platform designed for farming and agricultural operations.
- MTOtrigo Three-seat variant of the MTOsport for flexible operations including parachuting, stores carrying/dropping, medical evacuation, and scenic tours. Features 310kg empty weight, 560–650kg MTOM, and 96L fuel tank with Rotax 915iS or 916iS engines.
- MTOsentinel Camera platform based on MTOsport with day/infrared cameras for law enforcement applications. Can track vehicles and read license plates from 500ft AGL, with 360-degree continuous rotation and up to 30x optical zoom.
- MTOclassic Original MTOsport model produced since 2003, now renamed MTOclassic. Minimalistic open two-seat tandem gyroplane with stainless steel airframe, aluminium rotors, and reliable Rotax 912 or 914 series engines.
- MTOfree Basic open configuration gyroplane based on MTOsport classic. Most simple and open version with instrument nacelle, basic front seat, and large tundra tyre option. Lacks windshields for a pure open-air flying experience.
- AirTaxi VTOL five-person aircraft combining helicopter and fixed-wing technology. Powered by twin Rotax 916 iS engines (2x165hp), with planned 275km/h max speed and 600km range. Full Standard Category Certificate of Airworthiness planned.
- AirCargo Cargo variant of AirTaxi platform capable of carrying up to 400kg cargo with 1.80m wide cargo door and 3.5m3 volume. Powered by twin Rotax 916 iS engines with VFR and IFR capabilities.
- AirAmbulance Medical transport version based on AirTaxi platform. Carries 2 pilots, 2 medical personnel, stretcher with patient, and medical equipment. Cabin 1.95m wide with 1.80m door for easy patient loading.
- AirSecurity Special missions variant of AirTaxi for law enforcement, border control, and disaster relief. Equipped with mission cameras and specialized equipment, 300kg payload capacity, and VTOL capability.
- Calidus GyroMotion Hybrid gyroplane combining AutoGyro Calidus flying characteristics with electric road vehicle capability — the world's first flying car, certified in Czech Republic with EU certification in progress. Features 74L to 100L fuel tank with up to 600km range.
- Cavalon GyroMotion Hybrid gyroplane combining Cavalon flying characteristics with electric road capability. World-first flying car with road legality, certified in Czech Republic. 365kg empty weight, 110m takeoff distance.
- Maintenance Services Global maintenance network with trained partners worldwide. Services include 25/100-hour inspections, annual inspections, spare parts supply, and technical support. Professional Mechanic certification courses available.
- Professional Mechanic Certification Training Course Professional mechanic certification courses qualifying participants to perform 25/100-hour inspections. Basic seminar priced at 550 EUR excluding VAT (Mon–Wed, two-year certification); additional aircraft-specific modules at 200 EUR excluding VAT each. Held at the Hildesheim facility.
- Spare Parts Supply Full spare parts backup and supply supporting 20+ years of manufacturing. Parts available through eShop (auto-gyro24.com) and maintenance partners globally.
- Certification Support Services Assistance with aircraft certification and airworthiness approvals across multiple international standards including UK BCAR Section T, EASA, FAA Primary Category, and Chinese CCAR-21 requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3,800+ aircraft flying worldwide
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AutoGyro
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AutoGyro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature4 records
AutoGyro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- RotaxcoreMajor engine supplier providing Rotax 912 ULS, 914 UL, 915 iS, and 916 iS engines across all aircraft models. Long-standing partnership with internationally available major assemblies.
- GarmincoreAvionics supplier providing G3X, GTR225, GNC, GMC, GMA systems and GPS equipment. Extensive range of Garmin options across all enclosed aircraft models.
- WoodcompcorePropeller supplier providing Woodcomp constant speed propellers. KW-3(x) propellers used on rotorcraft applications.
- GyroMotion (Nirvana Systems)flagshipCzech partner company producing the GyroMotion - world's first flying car combining Calidus and Cavalon gyroplanes with electric road vehicles. GyroMotion certified in Czech Republic with EU certification in progress.
- International Maintenance PartnerscoreOver 60 trained maintenance partners globally including AutoGyro GmbH (Poland), Foxtral (Poland), Adventure Air (USA), AutoGyro Australia, AutoGyro China, and many others providing localized service and support.
- Flight SchoolscoreTraining partners worldwide including Flugschule lernfliegen.com, Flugschule Senne, LetsRotate, Flugschule Rhein-Main, and many others providing pilot training and gyroplane experiences.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AutoGyro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Pipistrel: Slovenian light-aircraft manufacturer (Virus, Velis Electro) and eVTOL developer (Nuuva V300, VelisCargo). Acquired by Textron in 2022, comparable to AutoGyro as a small European light-aviation innovator transitioning toward electric/VTOL platforms — relevant competitor in the emerging AirTaxi space.
- Volocopter: German eVTOL developer (VoloCity, VoloRegion, VoloDrone) targeting urban air mobility. Direct competitor to AutoGyro's AirTaxi program and based in Germany like AutoGyro, making it a particularly relevant peer for talent, regulatory positioning, and partnership opportunities.
- Joby Aviation: US-based eVTOL air-taxi developer pursuing FAA Type Certification with a six-rotor tiltrotor design. Direct competitive overlap with AutoGyro's AirTaxi VTOL program in urban air mobility, though with vastly greater capital, certification resources, and partner network (Delta, Uber, Toyota).
Broad incumbents
- Diamond Aircraft: Austrian-Canadian manufacturer of composite general aviation aircraft (DA20, DA40, DA42, DA62, eDA40). Competes with AutoGyro in flight schools and recreational fixed-wing segments, and is also developing electric propulsion — providing a useful benchmark for European light-aviation OEM scale and certification paths.
- Robinson Helicopter: Largest civilian helicopter manufacturer (R22, R44, R66). Competes with AutoGyro in the recreational/private pilot and flight training markets, with overlapping price-sensitive customer segments but a much larger installed base and broader training infrastructure.
- Airbus Helicopters: World's largest rotorcraft manufacturer (H125, H135, H145, H160, H175, H215 families). Serves overlapping commercial, law enforcement, and SAR use cases that AutoGyro addresses with much smaller, lower-cost gyroplane platforms — providing competitive and aspirational benchmark for scaling.
- Bell: Major rotorcraft OEM (Bell 505, Bell 407, Bell 525, and Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor). Competes with AutoGyro in commercial aviation, law enforcement, and SAR mission segments, and represents the type of large incumbent AutoGyro could face in the urban air mobility / VTOL space.
- Leonardo Helicopters: European rotorcraft manufacturer (AW09, AW109, AW139, AW189, AW249). Overlaps with AutoGyro in law enforcement, coast guard, and SAR missions, and operates in adjacent European regulatory and customer ecosystems.
Direct peers
- Magni Gyro: Italian manufacturer of gyroplanes (Magni M-16, M-20, M-24 series). Closest direct competitor to AutoGyro in the factory-built gyroplane OEM space, serving the same recreational and professional pilot customer base with similar autogyro technology.
- ELA Aviation: Spanish gyroplane manufacturer offering the ELA Eclipse and other autogyro models. Direct competitor to AutoGyro in the European gyroplane OEM segment, with overlapping certifications and recreational/professional customer segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AutoGyro social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
AutoGyro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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AutoGyro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
AutoGyro subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
AutoGyro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AutoGyro M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AutoGyro
What does AutoGyro do?
AutoGyro designs, manufactures, and distributes gyroplanes (autogyros/gyrocopters) across three rotorcraft platform families — Cavalon (side-by-side seating), Calidus (enclosed tandem), and MTOsport (open tandem) — with specialized variants for recreational and professional/commercial use, including amphibious, agricultural, three-seat, and camera/surveillance models. The company is also developing a VTOL AirTaxi platform with passenger, cargo, ambulance, and security variants. After-sales support is provided through spare parts supply, maintenance services, and professional mechanic certification training courses.
Is AutoGyro a public or private company?
AutoGyro is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AutoGyro founded?
AutoGyro was founded in 2003. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is AutoGyro based?
AutoGyro is headquartered in Hildesheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does AutoGyro make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Aircraft Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts Supply, maintenance Training Courses and service and Maintenance.
Who are AutoGyro's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Pipistrel, Volocopter and Joby Aviation. Broad incumbents are Diamond Aircraft, Robinson Helicopter, Airbus Helicopters, Bell and Leonardo Helicopters. Direct peers are Magni Gyro and ELA Aviation.
Does AutoGyro have an API?
No public API is recorded for AutoGyro.
What industry is AutoGyro in?
AutoGyro's product category is Gyroplane Aircraft Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAMAB, Military Rotorcraft Platforms. Its SIC code is 3721.