AirMobility
AirMobility is a Tokyo-based infrastructure platform supplier for the Japanese eVTOL market, providing navigation systems (AirNavi), vertiport systems (IVport), and digital marketplaces (AeroMall, AeroUsed, AeroStaff) that help overseas flying-car and drone manufacturers enter and operate in Japan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersAkasaka, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What AirMobility does
AirMobility (エアモビリティ株式会社) is a Tokyo-based private company founded in August 2019 that operates as an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) infrastructure platform supplier in Japan. The company positions itself as the gateway channel for overseas flying car and drone manufacturers seeking to enter the Japanese market, offering a one-stop sales platform (ASCP Business) that coordinates with partner companies for regulatory, commercial, and operational entry support. Its primary customers are foreign eVTOL OEMs — including Lilium (Germany), Dufour Aerospace (Switzerland), Bartini/Valtini (US), and ARC Aero Systems (UK) — as well as third-party flying-car service providers building on its infrastructure.
The company's technical core consists of two demonstrated proprietary systems: AirNavi, a navigation system for eVTOL aircraft first demonstrated in Mie Prefecture in December 2021, and IVport, a vertiport (takeoff/landing) system demonstrated jointly with AirNavi in February 2023. Surrounding these infrastructure assets, AirMobility operates a connected portfolio of marketplace and service platforms: AeroMall (B2B e-commerce connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with parts suppliers), AeroBuy (industrial drone comparison sales), AeroUsed (secondhand drone marketplace, launched January 2025), and AeroStaff (drone pilot matching, launched March 2025). The company has also extended into emergency medical and disaster response use cases via an AED-loaded drone autonomous navigation demonstration (April 2024) and membership in Chiba University's Large-Scale Disaster Medical Activity Research Group (May 2026).
AirMobility's business model is built on platform commissions, transaction fees, and service revenue tied to its multiple digital platforms and agency/distribution agreements. The company has raised undisclosed capital through three disclosed rounds — from Chodai (April 2021, corporate-funded), Nihon Tokushu Toueki/NGK Spark Plug (March 2022), and Meiji Sangyo (October 2023, third-party allocation) — supporting a headcount of 11-50 employees operating from its Akasaka, Minato-ku headquarters.
AirMobility firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AirMobility
- Legal name
- エアモビリティ株式会社
- Website
- https://airmobility.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AirMobility is a Tokyo-based infrastructure platform supplier for the Japanese eVTOL market, providing navigation systems (AirNavi), vertiport systems (IVport), and digital marketplaces (AeroMall, AeroUsed, AeroStaff) that help overseas flying-car and drone manufacturers enter and operate in Japan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AirMobility industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Air Mobility Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air Taxi & Urban Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operators (TLAFAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL)
Keywords
Where AirMobility is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Akasaka
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
AirMobility business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- eVTOL Sales Platform: One-stop sales platform for overseas eVTOL manufacturers entering the Japanese market, providing seamless coordination with partner companies for sales operations.
- Infrastructure Platform Services: Platform construction for third-party flying car-related service providers, contributing to safe and easy navigation infrastructure.
- AeroMall B2B Marketplace: E-commerce commission from connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with parts suppliers on the AeroMall platform.
- AeroUsed Marketplace: Commission from used drone sales on the AeroUsed platform.
- AeroStaff Pilot Matching: Pilot recruitment/matching platform connecting drone operators with pilots.
- AeroBuy Comparison Sales: Industrial drone comparison and sales platform.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels11 records
AirMobility product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AirMobility is a Japanese platform supplier for the eVTOL (flying car) and drone industry. It provides a one-stop sales platform helping overseas eVTOL manufacturers enter the Japanese market, develops proprietary flight infrastructure (AirNavi navigation system and IVport vertiport system), and operates a digital marketplace ecosystem (AeroMall, AeroBuy, AeroUsed, AeroStaff) connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with parts suppliers, operators, and pilots.
Product overview
AirMobility operates a platform-based portfolio of interconnected products and services for the eVTOL (flying car) and drone ecosystem in Japan. The core infrastructure offerings include AirNavi (navigation system) and IVport (vertiport system), which together provide the essential safe-flight infrastructure for flying cars. The company also operates multiple digital marketplace platforms: AeroMall (e-commerce connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with parts suppliers), AeroBuy (drone comparison sales), AeroUsed (secondhand drone marketplace), and AeroStaff (drone pilot staffing platform). The KCMP (Key Component Market Place) initiative and ASCP BUSINESS division support B2B sales coordination for foreign manufacturers entering Japan. This platform-plus-marketplace model positions AirMobility as a one-stop infrastructure supplier for the flying car industry.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AeroMall: e-commerce site connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with component makers
- AeroBuy
- AeroUsed
- AeroStaff
- AirNavi
- IVport
Products and services
- AirNavi Navigation system for flying cars (eVTOL) that enables safe automated flight operations. Japan's first demonstration was conducted in Mie Prefecture in December 2021, and is integrated with IVport for full flight infrastructure enablement. Targeted at eVTOL operators, manufacturers, and infrastructure service providers.
- IVport Vertiport (takeoff/landing infrastructure) system for flying cars, tested in conjunction with AirNavi in Mie Prefecture demonstrations in February 2023. Provides physical and operational infrastructure for eVTOL takeoff and landing operations.
- AeroMall B2B e-commerce marketplace connecting eVTOL and drone manufacturers with parts, components, and materials suppliers. Facilitates matching between overseas flying car/drone makers and Japanese component manufacturers to support industry development.
- AeroBuy Comparison sales site for industrial drones enabling buyers to compare specifications and prices of various drone models before purchase. Targeted at businesses and individuals seeking industrial drone equipment in Japan.
- AeroUsed Secondhand/used drone marketplace exclusively for pre-owned industrial drones, enabling resale and purchase of used drone aircraft between businesses and individuals in Japan.
- AeroStaff Web platform that allows anyone to easily search for and hire drone pilots, connecting drone operators with clients needing certified pilot services. Targeted at drone operators and businesses needing qualified pilots.
- ASCP BUSINESS One-stop sales platform business providing sales support for overseas flying car manufacturers entering the Japanese market, coordinating seamlessly with partner companies for distribution, regulatory navigation, and customer engagement.
- AED-Loaded Drone Automatic Navigation System Automatic navigation system for AED-loaded drones, demonstrated in April 2024 to support emergency medical supply delivery and disaster response scenarios. Targeted at emergency medical services and disaster response organizations.
Quantifiable outcome
- First in Japan to conduct flying car navigation system (AirNavi) demonstration experiment in Mie Prefecture (December 2021)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AirMobility
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AirMobility technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
AirMobility partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Chiba University - Large-Scale Disaster Medical Activity Research GroupminorAirMobility joined Chiba University's research group focused on medical activities during large-scale disasters. Supports AED-loaded drone and emergency drone service development.
- SkyportzcorePartnership with Australian vertiport company Skyportz. Skyportz specializes in vertiport (takeoff/landing infrastructure) development, complementing AirMobility's infrastructure platform strategy.
- Ambitious Air Mobility GroupcoreStrategic partnership to jointly support Lilium's asset acquisition and reconstruction efforts. Combined partnership network positions AirMobility as a key player in Lilium's Asian market strategy.
- ARC Aero SystemscorePartnership with UK-based flying car (eVTOL) aircraft developer ARC Aero Systems. Supports ARC's market entry into Japan.
- LiliumcorePartnership contract signed with German flying car (eVTOL) manufacturer Lilium. AirMobility supports Lilium's market entry into Japan as a sales and infrastructure partner. In August 2025, AirMobility also partnered with Ambitious Air Mobility Group to jointly support Lilium's asset acquisition and reconstruction efforts.
- Jigyo Kosou Daigakuin University (事業構想大学院大学)coreCo-hosted 'Flying Car Business Creation Research Group' with the university, targeting 2040 vision for flying car society. Joint industry-academia initiative with 10 companies from industry.
- Bartini (Valtini)coreBasic agreement for exclusive sales contract with US flying car (eVTOL) manufacturer Bartini (Valtini). AirMobility aims to serve as exclusive sales partner in Japan.
- Dufour AerospacecoreAgency contract signed with Swiss eVTOL (flying car) manufacturer Dufour Aerospace. AirMobility serves as agent/distributor for Dufour Aerospace's products in Japan.
- Terra DronecoreBusiness partnership with Terra Drone for the social implementation of flying cars. Collaboration on technology and market development for eVTOL in Japan.
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (東京海上日動火災保険) and Mie Prefecture (三重県)coreComprehensive partnership agreement for flying car demonstration experiments and practical implementation, signed with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance and Mie Prefecture.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AirMobility competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Joby Aviation: US-listed eVTOL manufacturer with significant capital and announced Japan market ambitions. Comparable as a large foreign eVTOL OEM competing for the same Japanese commercial slot that AirMobility's platform helps fill.
- Archer Aviation: US eVTOL manufacturer with strong balance sheet pursuing international expansion. Comparable as a well-capitalized foreign eVTOL OEM that may enter Japan through direct channels, bypassing AirMobility's distribution layer.
Direct peers
- Skyportz: Australian vertiport infrastructure company specializing in takeoff/landing site development. Directly comparable to AirMobility's IVport system; AirMobility signed a partnership with Skyportz in February 2026, indicating parallel approaches to UAM infrastructure.
- EHang: Chinese eVTOL manufacturer whose EH216 aircraft completed Japan's first outdoor demonstration flight (Okayama, June 2021), with AirMobility observing via MASC. Comparable as a Chinese eVTOL OEM targeting the Japanese market that AirMobility's sales platform serves.
- Lilium: German eVTOL aircraft developer and AirMobility's core distribution partner (October 2024 partnership, plus August 2025 asset acquisition support). Comparable as a foreign eVTOL OEM that AirMobility represents in Japan, and as a parallel participant in the global UAM ecosystem.
- Dufour Aerospace: Swiss eVTOL manufacturer with an agency/distribution contract with AirMobility (since June 2021). Comparable as a foreign eVTOL OEM that AirMobility represents in Japan, and as a parallel UAM platform builder.
- Terra Drone: Japanese drone services and technology company that is a strategic partner of AirMobility (since January 2021) for social implementation of flying cars. Closely comparable as a Japanese drone/UAM ecosystem player with overlapping customer base and government relationships.
- Skyports: UK-based vertiport infrastructure operator building take-off and landing sites for eVTOL aircraft globally. Directly comparable to AirMobility's IVport vertiport platform and broader infrastructure-platform thesis, though Skyports is more established internationally.
Emerging players
- Volocopter: German eVTOL aircraft developer active in Singapore and Japan (tested at ITS World Congress 2019 which AirMobility attended). Comparable as a foreign eVTOL OEM that AirMobility's sales platform would represent, and as an ecosystem peer shaping the same Japan market.
Regional players
- ACSL: Japanese industrial drone manufacturer listed on TSE, operating in the same Japanese drone/UAM ecosystem that AirMobility's platforms (AeroMall, AeroStaff) serve. Comparable as a domestic Japanese player in the drone value chain AirMobility aggregates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AirMobility social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AirMobility leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AirMobility funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AirMobility M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AirMobility
What does AirMobility do?
AirMobility is a Japanese platform supplier for the eVTOL (flying car) and drone industry. It provides a one-stop sales platform helping overseas eVTOL manufacturers enter the Japanese market, develops proprietary flight infrastructure (AirNavi navigation system and IVport vertiport system), and operates a digital marketplace ecosystem (AeroMall, AeroBuy, AeroUsed, AeroStaff) connecting eVTOL/drone manufacturers with parts suppliers, operators, and pilots.
Is AirMobility a public or private company?
AirMobility is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was AirMobility founded?
AirMobility was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AirMobility based?
AirMobility is headquartered in Akasaka, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does AirMobility make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. eVTOL Sales Platform is the primary driver. The others are infrastructure Platform Services, aeroMall B2B Marketplace, aeroUsed Marketplace, aeroStaff Pilot Matching and aeroBuy Comparison Sales.
Who are AirMobility's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation. Direct peers are Skyportz, EHang, Lilium, Dufour Aerospace, Terra Drone and Skyports. Volocopter is listed as an emerging player. ACSL is listed as a regional player.
Does AirMobility have an API?
No public API is recorded for AirMobility.
What industry is AirMobility in?
AirMobility's product category is Air Mobility Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFAAAD, Air Taxi & Urban Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operators, with a secondary code of IMABAFAK, Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.