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 (Boeing) settled their two-year legal battle, with Wisk becoming the exclusive provider of autonomy technology for Archer, who also received significant new funding and FAA approval for flight testing its Midnight eVTOL.
The drone market is seeing strategic shifts as Skydio announced its exit from the consumer drone business to focus on enterprise and public sector customers, while Alphabet’s Wing is set to launch its first medical drone delivery service in Ireland.
Industry groups, spearheaded by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), are challenging the FAA's recently proposed rules for training and certifying powered-lift (eVTOL) pilots, arguing for less restrictive and more training-based certification requirements.
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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.
