Watch: Video Reveals Archer eVTOL Flight Tests

Engineers offer details on Archer Aviation’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstrator.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 04:23 PM ET

Verified

Archer Aviation released new video Thursday of its Maker prototype performing a brief flight test at its California facility. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation released a new video demonstrating flight tests of its *Maker* eVTOL prototype, including a 3-minute hover at 35 feet.
These tests involved maneuvers like "chirps" (frequency sweeps) to help engineers assess the aircraft's stability characteristics and gather critical control system data.
Archer is working towards FAA type certification for *Maker* by late 2024 with the goal of launching an aerial ridesharing service.

See a mistake? Contact us.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) released new video Thursday, offering a bit of insight into the California-based electric air taxi developer’s flight test campaign.

The video shows Archer’s Maker electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype hovering above the company’s flight test facility in rural California. “Maker flew exceptionally well,” said Archer flight test lead Matt Deal in the video. “We flew for about three minutes at 35 feet.” These tests, Deal said, help engineers determine the stability characteristics of the aircraft.