CategoryDrones
Appears ineVTOL & passenger air mobility
Overview
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer. Midnight aircraft targeting FAA Part 135 commercial operations. Partnership with United Airlines for up to 200 aircraft.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- 2 incidents on file
Key facts
Founded
Founders
Product
Fundingsee investors →
SPAC
FAA
Strategic
Data & sources
Government records
1
Web sources
1
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Archer Aviation on the deployment map
Where Archer Aviation's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
- delivery and inspection drones in United States →
- delivery and inspection drones in California →
- delivery and inspection drones in Ukraine (combat zones) →
- delivery and inspection drones in Nevada →
- delivery and inspection drones in United Kingdom →
- delivery and inspection drones in China →
- The global deployment map →
Relationships
Claims ledger
Public, dated claims by Archer Aviation, each tracked against the evidence. Status is a DEPLOY assessment from primary sources: verified means an independent source confirms it; contradicted means one refutes it; open means the outcome is not yet determinable. Every entry keeps its verbatim quote and source so you can check the call yourself.
- OpenTimeline · claimed 2026-01-01 · deadline 2026-12-31
“Abu Dhabi flying taxi service set to launch in 2026 with Archer Aviation”
Archer has UAE partnerships but no confirmed commercial launch as of July 2026. FAA Type Certification for Archer's Midnight eVTOL is in progress. https://www.archer.com/
- Partly trueTimeline · claimed 2026-01-01 · deadline 2026-06-30
“Archer Aviation Develops eVTOL Networks for 2026 FIFA World Cup”
Archer named official partner for LA World Cup 2026 and Super Bowl LXI. Commercial eVTOL network for World Cup not yet confirmed operational as of deadline — partnerships established but flights unverified.
- OverdueTimeline · claimed 2025-01-01 · deadline 2025-12-31
“Commercial electric air taxi route in 2025, in collaboration with Archer Aviation”
No commercial eVTOL air taxi route launched in 2025. Archer pivoted to 2026 World Cup/Super Bowl as launch timing.
Disagree with a status? Archer Aviation can submit a correction with evidence and we log the response on the record. Methodology and the full industry ledger live at /stats/claim-integrity.
Current leadership (2)
- Adam Goldstein ceosince 2018-01-01secondary-verified
- Brett Adcock foundersince 2018-01-01secondary-verified
Former / Previously (1)
- Brett Adcock Founder2018 to 2022SEC-verified
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Archer Aviation (2)
- Archer Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOL2026-06-15 · Regulatory action
- Archer Aviation becomes first eVTOL company to close FAA Phase 3 of Type Certification process for Midnight2026-04-01 · Regulatory action
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Operated deployments (1)
- Archer MidnightPalo Alto
Operator customers (1)
- Archer Aviation1 deployment
Recent coverage
Archer Aviation in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
Supplied by (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- Safranvia Archer MidnightSafran UCAP (Ultra-Compact Avionics Platform) flight control computer and SkyNaute navigation system (HRG Crystal Hemispherical Resonator Gyroscopes) -- primary flight control and navigation avionics for Archer Midnight eVTOL. Collaboration started 2021; UCAP selected for high-performance compute, safety features, and FAA certification pathway.co-develops
- NVIDIAvia Archer MidnightNVIDIA IGX Thor compute platform -- safety-critical autonomy compute for Archer Midnight eVTOL: onboard sensor fusion, obstacle detection, flight decision logic; unified certifiable compute substrate targeting DO-178C aviation certification pathwaysupplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (3)
- Series B2021-01-01
$1.0B(reported)
Investors: Stellantis (strategic), United Airlines (strategic)
- Series A2020-01-01
$32M(reported)
- Seed2019-01-01
$1M(reported)
Regulatory filings (1)
- faa_actionfaa action · us_faapending
Linked models: Archer Midnight
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Incident recordedJun 15, 2026
Archer Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOL
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flight | Uncut Footage
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Archer Midnight delivered to the US Air Force
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Archer Midnight eVTOL flight test
- Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (2)
Common questions
- What is Archer Aviation?
- Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer. Midnight aircraft targeting FAA Part 135 commercial operations. Partnership with United Airlines for up to 200 aircraft.
- What does Archer Aviation make?
- Archer Aviation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Archer Midnight (Archer Aviation builds physical robots).
- Who competes with Archer Aviation?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Archer Aviation building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, DJI, Amazon, Autel Robotics.
- Who is the CEO of Archer Aviation?
- Adam Goldstein is the ceo of Archer Aviation, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Where does Archer Aviation operate robots?
- Archer Aviation operates 1 verified deployment, including at Palo Alto.
- Is Archer Aviation a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Archer Aviation ranks in roughly the top 64% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Archer Aviation founded?
- Archer Aviation was founded in 2018.
- Are there any incidents involving Archer Aviation?
- 2 active incidents involving Archer Aviation are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is Archer Aviation safe?
- Archer Aviation has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-23
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-23
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-regulatory-filing
- Regulatory filing
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Archer Aviation.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Archer Aviation from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Congress Wants FAA to Simplify Electric Air Taxi Certification
Congress pushing FAA to simplify eVTOL certification process. Joby and Archer have cleared key gates. Patent fights emerging between Archer and Vertical.
eVTOL Air Taxis: What You Need to Know Before 2026 Ends
Abu Dhabi and Dubai launches in 2026. UK investing nearly 50M for drone and flying taxi tech. Expected trip cost 0-200. US targeting late 2026 commercial launch.
Air Taxis Clear the Last Big Hurdle - Joby and Archer targeting summer 2026
Joby and Archer cleared key FAA gates. eVTOL pilot program covers 26 states. US air taxi service could begin summer 2026.
GAO Report: FAA Is Evaluating eVTOL Designs But No Type Certificates Issued as of March 2026
GAO report: As of March 2026, FAA has not issued type certificates for any eVTOL. 14 eVTOL applications using special class airworthiness criteria path. Joby and Archer targeting…
Archer pushes ahead on FAA certification as losses deepen
Archer Aviation continues pursuing FAA type certification for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft while posting significant quarterly losses. The company reiterated plans to begin limited…
Archer Announces Q1 2026 Results Highlighting Record FAA Certification Progress
Archer Aviation reported record progress on FAA Type Certification for its eVTOL aircraft, with initial U.S. operations expected in 2026.
The diverging paths to FAA aircraft certification: Joby, Archer, and Electra
Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Electra Aero are all pursuing FAA certification through different regulatory pathways. Joby completed Stage 3, Archer received FAA pilot…
FAA Unveils Eight Selections for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled eight selections for pilot program testing next-gen aircraft in America's skies. Includes Joby and Archer.
White House directive prioritizes US-made drones, accelerates BVLOS and eVTOL integration
Federal directive aims to accelerate integration of UAS and eVTOLs. Prioritizing US-made components and supply chains. 92 US cities planning eVTOL operations.
Unleashing American Drone Dominance - Presidential Executive Order
White House executive order on unleashing American drone dominance. eVTOL aircraft for cargo delivery, passenger transport. 92 US cities planning eVTOL operations.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/archer-aviation.md
- RSS feed: /companies/archer-aviation/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/836c57b7-874b-452c-a576-292c6739baa5
- Revision history: /companies/archer-aviation/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
Video
Two years ago at the Paris Airshow, we were sharing a vision. Today, we’re executing on it. From piloted flight tests, multiple full-scale aircraft built and
🧰 MANUFACTURING TOUR | Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes first look at our Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facility with our CTO, Tom Muniz, whi
In this deep-dive, Liam breaks down one of the most explosive rumours in both EV and eVTOL investing — a potential partnership between Archer Aviation ($ACHR) a
Learn about Archer's approach to powertrain development directly from the industry-leading team who is building it. Grounded in the idea of "realistic innovatio
The FAA + USDOT’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is a watershed moment for our industry. Archer Founder & CEO Adam Goldstein and our Head of Governm
Creating a world-class eVTOL aircraft starts with the consumer experience, something our team has been relentlessly focused on from the start. Good design gives
In this episode, Mark takes us on the ground at Archer Aviation’s Covington, Georgia facility — where the Midnight aircraft is being built and tested. Mark fle
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Footage from attendee at Archer Aviation analyst day held on 11/16/2022. This was filmed using an iPhone. Video captures Maker performing full transition and
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It’s heating up at Salinas Airport! Archer Aviation (ACHR) and Joby Aviation (JOBY) are going head-to-head — both testing their Midnight and S4 aircraft in one
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Maker was built with safety and sustainability at the forefront of our design. Learn more about our eVTOL aircraft with Archer Co-Founders Brett Adcock and Adam
Industrial firms and new startups are flocking to invest in air taxis, which can take off and land vertically to ferry travellers to airports or on short trips
Reality vs attention
Archer Aviation draws attention at the 83rd percentile but verifies reality at the 22nd percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +61.2, 5th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 23, 2026