Archer Unveils eVTOL Aircraft
- On June 10, Archer debuted its first demonstrator aircraft, capable of a 60 mile range at 150mph, in a COVID-safe event and via global livestream
- The milestone event tapped leading XR and gaming technologies to bring Maker’s unveil to life, a first for the eVTOL industry
- Award-winning director and strategist Kenny Taht has joined the company as Chief Creative Officer, bringing over three decades of production experience to the Archer team
California-based Archer, a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), debuted its Maker aircraft both live in Los Angeles and streamed to a global audience on the evening of June 10. The intimate, COVID-safe in-person event was held at the Hawthorne Hangar Operations and utilized industry leading XR technology to take audiences on a virtual ride on Maker.
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Archer, Louise Bristow, said:Archer has a big, bold company vision and our approach to this milestone moment had to match that. We wanted to deliver an experience that went beyond the conventions of normal product launches and to bring together a unique group of partners to create something truly immersive for our audience.
In order to create a unique and completely immersive experience, Archer utilized movie production technology to bring its aircraft to life, an eVTOL industry first. The company built a 2,400 sq ft XR volume space that simulated a commercial flight and demonstrated how Archer will shape the next era of travel by transforming how people approach everyday life, work, and adventure. By creating a mass shared simulation using the film industry’s most cutting edge technology, attendees were able to virtually ride Archer’s aircraft, experiencing the next transportation revolution.
Co-founder and co-CEO of Archer, Brett Adcock, said:Maker’s unveil has been years in the making and marks a pivotal juncture for the eVTOL industry and future of transportation. Every day at Archer, we’re working to build the future, and we have never felt closer than we did introducing the world to Maker.
Archer’s new Chief Creative Officer Kenny Taht, was at the helm of the event’s creative direction, drawing on over three decades of experiential design and television production to bring Maker to life.
Archer’s Chief Creative Officer, Kenny Taht, said:True innovation requires inspiration, which is why the team at Archer put great emphasis on creating a groundbreaking, highly engaging moment for Maker’s unveil. In order to progress UAM, continuous education is needed and, with this experience, we’ve helped introduce travelers to this new reality.
Maker’s unveil is the latest example of Archer’s continued momentum, setting the stage for the next phase of engineering and flight testing. With backing from the United Airlines commercial order and the recently announced merger with Atlas Crest Investment Corporation (NYSE: ACIC), the company is valued at $3.8 billion, Archer is in an excellent financial position to continue on its accelerated timeline toward commercial launch in 2024.
Co-founder and co-CEO of Archer, Adam Goldstein, added:We’re excited to continue reaching new milestones and introducing our largest cities to the next generation of safe, sustainable travel.
To experience the industry milestone, access the full recording here.
This article was originally published by Archer Aviation.
