Wisk agreed to provide autonomy technology for Archer's Midnight eVTOL—but who won the deal? [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero settled their prolonged legal battle, forming a partnership where Wisk will be Archer's exclusive autonomy technology provider, a deal that includes Boeing's investment in Archer.
Archer also secured $215 million in additional funding, led by Stellantis and United Airlines, and received FAA approval to begin flight testing its Midnight eVTOL prototype.
Skydio has ceased selling consumer drones to focus exclusively on its enterprise and public sector customers, citing larger revenue opportunities in those markets.
Alphabet's drone delivery service, Wing, is set to launch its first medical delivery network in South Dublin, Ireland, providing pharmacy items, lab samples, and medical supplies.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
