Archer Aviation
[PUBLIC]Drones · HQ: San Jose, CA · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 9 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Archer Aviation: 1 model, 8 deployments across 5 regions, $1.0B raised, 3 active incidents. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
$1.0B
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
IP / Patents
4 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
3
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.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- PUBLIC
- AERIAL
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“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 TRUE]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“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.”
- [OVERDUE]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2025
“No commercial eVTOL air taxi route launched in 2025. Archer pivoted to 2026 World Cup/Super Bowl as launch timing.”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
3 incidents on record (1 moderate, 2 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
- us_faa[pending]us_faa
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CTO
ceo
founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Figure AI · , Hark
cofounder · no longer at company · Figure AI · , Hark
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Archer Aviation x AEG — L.A. LIVE VertiportAug 24, 2026
MOST RECENT · Archer Aviation x AEG — L.A. LIVE Vertiport · 2026-08-24 · with AEG · JUST ANNOUNCED · Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu from Boeing · 2026-08-16 · with Wisk Aero · JUST ANNOUNCED · Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid from Boeing · 2026-08-10 · with Wisk Aero · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Sep 16, 2022Granted: Dec 10, 2024
- Filed: May 28, 2021Granted: Jul 11, 2023
- Filed: Oct 27, 2023Granted: Oct 28, 2025
- Filed: Oct 11, 2024Granted: Jul 22, 2025
Platform Models
Deployments
- Archer Midnight at Palo Alto[OPERATIONAL]
Palo Alto · Jun 1, 2024
- Archer Midnight at California[PILOT]
California · Jan 1, 2025
- Archer Midnight at United States[PILOT]
United States · Jan 1, 2025
- Archer Midnight at California[ANNOUNCED]
California · Jun 1, 2025
- Archer Midnight at United Arab Emirates[PILOT]
United Arab Emirates · Jun 1, 2026
- Archer Midnight at Greater Los Angeles, California, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Greater Los Angeles, California, USA · Aug 24, 2026
- Archer Midnight at Los Angeles, California, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Los Angeles, California, USA · Aug 24, 2026
- Archer Midnight at Abu Dhabi, UAE[ANNOUNCED]
Abu Dhabi, UAE · Jan 1, 2026
- Archer Midnight at Los Angeles, California, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Los Angeles, California, USA · Aug 24, 2026
Incidents affecting Archer Aviation
- Archer Aviation becomes first eVTOL company to close FAA Phase 3 of Type Certification process for Midnight[REGULATORY ACTION]
Apr 1, 2026
- Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing[REGULATORY ACTION]
Mar 9, 2026
- Archer Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOL[REGULATORY ACTION]
Jun 15, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
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).
Is Archer Aviation publicly traded?
Archer Aviation is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Archer Aviation?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Archer Aviation building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Archer Aviation?
Adam Goldstein is the ceo of Archer Aviation, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Archer Aviation?
Archer Aviation has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Archer Aviation headquartered?
Archer Aviation is headquartered in San Jose, CA, USA.
How much funding has Archer Aviation raised?
Archer Aviation has raised approximately $1.0B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Archer Aviation?
Archer Aviation has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Archer Aviation operate robots?
Archer Aviation operates 8 verified deployments, including at United Arab Emirates, Greater Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many robots has Archer Aviation deployed?
DEPLOY has 8 verified Archer Aviation deployments on record at sites including United Arab Emirates, Greater Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles, California, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
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 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Archer Aviation founded?
Archer Aviation was founded in 2018.
Are there any incidents involving Archer Aviation?
3 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 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 3 incidents on record (1 moderate, 2 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.