Archer Aims to Put Flying Taxi in Service by 2025

[@googlecensorsyoutubeconten8309]

I owned Archer stock for a year and half but I recently dumped it. The reasons? One problem for me was the question of full test flights. There are no videos of full test flights, as others have pointed out. But perhaps even a bigger reason has to do with their planned production facility. In their self-promotion they make a big deal of their partnership with Stellantis, saying in 2023 that Stellantis is building a factory in Covington, Georgia to produce the Midnight aircraft. But where is the CURRENT (2024) information on the progress of that factory in Covington. I constantly search the internet for ANY RECENT UPDATES on the factory and I can find NO PICTURES and NO ARTICLES on the CURRENT progress of construction in Covington, GA, even though construction on the factory was SUPPOSEDLY begun LAST YEAR (2023) and is supposed to be finished THIS YEAR (2024).

[@rolandnelson6722]

Makes much more sense in flights that shorten the trip. For instance over a lake. Or bridge-less river.

[@silver-shadedprince7461]

So many negative comments, probably the same people who would have said electric cars are not required. Fact is whether you agree or not, the future of travel is here.

[@JB-bi6vm]

especially in todays times where the life's of the rich and luxurious is glorified. this will be a status symbol, instagrammed, etc.

[@kkibela]

They are committing genocide In the Congo for this.. its just wierd

[@MrJesse1479]

I own Lilium stock. Very interesting. May take a small position in this one too.

[@jackoneil3933]

I might suggest looking into the cost and time involved in FAA certification. No one has ever completed FAA certification of an pilot-less, non-commercial (Part-91/23) eVTOL aircraft, much less to FAA part 135 Air-Taxi or 121 Airline Operation certified pilot-less Aircraft. Having been involved with aircraft development and certification, 20 years ago, costs to certify a Burn Rutan designed conventional twin-engine air-taxi aircraft, designed to meet existing FAA regulations, we stopped development after two years and $10million on paperwork alone, when just the bureaucratic costs were getting close to $100million. Also looking into fixed and variable costs might be worth considering, such as product, service liability insurance costs and battery costs on a per flight basis. If a battery pack costs $100,000 and is good for say 1,000 flights that's $100per flight. Also, the challenges of rolling out hundreds or thousands of VTOL/heliports with noise and risks to people and property on the ground. Getting air-taxi approval for existing airports is often met with huge resistance, and if you are going to use existing airports why do you need eVTOL?

[@mikeymara411]

i cant imagine how annoying this would be for any metropolitan area. sounding like a Vietnam village being swarmed by hueys but higher pitched, and 8 times louder per craft.

[@ignaciourena5692]

from the airport: 300.00 + cost of a short trip taxi vs 55.00 (including luggage) to your final destination; A kind of expensive and inconvenient but could be a fun experience :)

[@covidisascam4556]

I like this concept. I will buy a small bag just in case it catches on within 10 years.

[@azzystyle94]

Certainly interesting and holds a ton of potential. We shall see where it goes

[@randyreynolds1045]

Hope it works❤

[@jonasirw1]

The model might TCO out on a spreadsheet compared to Uber but this isn't practical unless you work at the airport. Otherwise, you're still stuck having to take an Uber from the airport to your actual destination..

[@WhenTheLionRoars]

When I'm going to the airport for a flight, i factor in the traffic and leave out way in advance and im neve late for my flight.

[@kingbladerZed]

Let's see if this technology's legitimate next year.

[@skyloveglobalnelsonbarbonc8009]

❤❤we are one in the sky 2:23 2:23

[@tonystorcke]

EV's are here. The evolution of cars is done. It's time to bring personal aircraft

[@cardiderek]

how noisy will these be? do we really want that much noise in the air above us all the time?

[@ignaciourena5692]

good point

[@iceman18211]

The blades are designed to reduce noise there are drones in use today that do the same and are used in urban settings. Look up Zipline.

[@cardiderek]

@@iceman18211 now imagine all of the car traffic buzzing in the sky

[@iceman18211]

@@cardiderek probably quieter than all the honking on the ground lol

[@cardiderek]

@@iceman18211 doubt it

[@adarshsingh116]

We proud to nikhil goel indian guys 😊

[@SedriqMiers]

because identity politics matters - everyone in their own cultural gulag ghetto.

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

Oh man, I can smell the curry from here.

[@DoleshSao]

@@mutiny_on_the_bounty you should try authentic indian chicken curry once, bet you'll love it bro💕

[@BlueEyed888]

Years behind JOBY, the Archer is much too heavy with inefficient motors to boot, so range will be unworkable. With all the issues, cash burn will most likely drive them into bankruptcy before the necessary design changes can be made. Interesting that they say they will be “the Uber” of the air when JOBY already owns Uber Elevate - literally the Uber of the air!

[@WhenTheLionRoars]

This appears to be a technological innovation that is truly not needed by the masses

[@sdtim6924]

when the first automobile created, they have less range and slower than horses. People thought they are toys for the rich. EVTOL is on the same path. When it’s proven safty, the demand will raise; and i bet it will.

[@mackymode8185]

All the negative comments are by people who own Tesla stocks, they are so doomed

[@kdr955]

Or you could take the hyperloop…oh wait, that doesn’t exist either.

[@swedesam]

I bet it can't glide like an airplane or perform autorotation like a helicopter if means for propulsion is gone.

[@SedriqMiers]

Like to see how it performs in bad weather.

[@socaliguy81]

With 12 rotors, redundancy seems to be plentiful.

[@ERICANDYJASMINE]

MORE NOW

[@WilliamEnwerem-o3p]

We need flying taxi cabs in West Virginia we need flying taxi cabs in Ohio any flying taxi cabs in Kentucky when a flying cars in West Virginia when you find cars in Kentucky and we need flying cars in Ohio when are you flying buses in West Virginia we need flying buses in Kentucky when you're flying buses in Ohio

[@bongjai]

But in case of any failure your life is gone just to save some time and not even saving money much. i don't think this will be mainstream. gonna be replacing helicopters but won't be anything close to Uber's cx base.

[@_apsis]

that’s the same with a car though, and you aren’t scared of those

[@abdella4]

The ride share cost is misleading, it would cost $55 for the whole party to get to their destination. Meaning 55/4 vs paying $75 per seat on air taxi. They make $400 per trip.

[@cakeismtrader4227]

How much noise do they make?

[@mcRydes]

Similar electric helicopters are something like 5x-10x quieter than engine powered aircraft

[@malehemasubi1436]

How is this different to a normal helicopter 🤨

[@SedriqMiers]

very different on many levels but you clearly didnt watch the clip and expect ppl to baby sit and spoon feed you the info - sry you will have to crawl back into your crib and cry to mommy and daddy for that.

[@vanlifeveteran3376]

Quiet

[@socaliguy81]

Safer, quieter, more comfortable, lower operating costs, less pilot skill required, etc.

[@DisHappah]

Extremely quiet. and it one prop dies it can still fly unlike a helicopter.

[@deebiez4135]

Tesla thought they’d have self driving taxi fleet by now you think we ready for flying taxis in a year time

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

The big difference is, these will be piloted by humans initially. (Also, Archer's rival, Joby Aviation, has been around since 2012. So it's not like this industry "just happened.")

[@deebiez4135]

@@helifanodobezanozi7689 okay and? Tesla alone has been on the stock market since 2010 .. and they started before then Also you’ll then need police in the sky , the people on the ground then have more dangers from things up above also cars have traffic lights and guidelines you think they just gonna allow 100 plus vehicles flying around in the sky Willy nilly soo many things gotta happen before it’s gonna take just as long as it will take for them to make the vehicle

[@_apsis]

@@deebiez4135 right now it won’t be handled like a car, it’ll likely be handled like an airplane/helicopter

[@WhenTheLionRoars]

If you want to reach where you're going on time, leave out earlier. Improve mass transit

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

@@WhenTheLionRoars You seem to lack both imagination and information friend. EVTOL'S won't just be used for taxis, but also as air ambulances. In a large city, it can take up to 50 min just for an ambulance to arrive at the scene of a medical emergency. Then another 20-40 minutes to actually transport the patient to a trauma center. Imagine that time being cut by 2/3!!!

[@Sirikazy]

2:21 xD yeah now you know this is a big scam!

[@jonasirw1]

The model might TCO out on a spreadsheet but this isn't practical unless you work at the airport. Otherwise, you're still stuck having to take an Uber from the airport to your actual destination

[@RichardTrujillo-g3o]

Taxi transport? Only if the evtol can come to you. Otherwise, if you get in a car to take you to the off-sight helipad, why not just have the car carry on to where you are going, less time, less cost, less dangerous. This is another "Gee Whiz" Silicone Valley shiny object to raise money, not to ever be commercial.

[@socaliguy81]

You must not travel a lot.

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

The idea is they will either partner with an existing ride-share company, or simply buy a fleet electric cars themselves. The cars will pick you up and deliver you to the heliport, which will be situated in currently empty lots, parking lots or even on the rooftops of parking structures. In large cities like Chicago, LA and New York, driving to the closest airports can take 1-2 hours because of traffic. These combined drives/ flights can get you there in 30 min. All for the cost of a premium Uber trip. (BTW, the military is also interested and has placed orders. Think of them as flying hummers. 😂)

[@ninjaturtle6106]

No different from a Helicopter.

[@805productions3]

I was pretty excited then I realized that you couldn't just take off and land from a normal street. I wouldn't want to take an Uber to another place to then take off. It needs to be able to pick you up from your house or business. Fail

[@MaestroDeca]

idiot. "unless its from my house, it wont work." listen to yourself!

[@lambertois11]

Words, words, and potentially broken promises ! The millions dollars question : Is there any potential buyers .... ???

[@MithunOnTheNet]

Archer just signed a deal with Indigo Airlines, India's largest budget airlines, to launch service in India.

[@Agorax_gg]

Helicopter buyers It’s the same thing It exist in latine America Usa entrepreneurs are thé greatest grifters in history

[@lambertois11]

@@MithunOnTheNet Do you really think that smart people will believe a word of your fake story ? Come on MAN !

[@lambertois11]

@@Agorax_gg Do you really think that smart people will believe a word of your fake story ???

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

The USAF! 😂