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\u201cWe have a congestion problem\u2026 and the only way is up\u201d<\/strong> was how the management team of Archer Aviation<\/a> began a recent lunch meeting, which your author was privileged to attend. Archer is an electric flying air taxi company that has big plans. We first discussed eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing devices) in 2022<\/a>, describing the transportation of people as the \u201choly grail\u201d for the drone industry<\/strong>. The reality may<\/em> be just around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technology behind Archer\u2019s vehicles was initially pioneered by NASA over 40 years ago. Archer has been operating for 14 and is now on the ninth iteration of its craft. The challenges of combining a powertrain with software and then scaling it should not be underrated. Archer\u2019s vehicles are designed to operate autonomously, launching like a helicopter and then flying more like a plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors to Abu Dhabi could be the first to experience Archer\u2019s technology at work. eVTOLs arrived in June and a trial flight<\/a> took place last month. With more than 70 helipads in the city, the scope for the service to be rolled out (once pads are converted) is significant. Other geographies \u2013 most likely in Asia \u2013 could follow shortly. The \u201cbest possible advertisement\u201d, however, for Archer will be the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles<\/strong>. The business has an exclusive contract<\/a> to provide flying taxi services and hopes to have tens of vehicles available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems clear to us that commercial demand for eVTOLs will be driven by the need for urban air taxis and logistics solutions<\/strong> (defence use-cases will create an additional growth lever). For the US, gaining a lead in the \u201celectrification of the air\u201d is becoming a strategic priority. Consultants<\/a> estimate that the eVTOL market could be worth $170bn within a decade<\/strong>, a more than 70-fold increase relative to today. Although accidents will happen along the way and some consumers may be reluctant to take to the skies, your author is excited already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally Posted on August 28, 2025 – Almost cleared for take-off<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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