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Archer Achieves First Full Transition Flight With Its Maker eVTOL Demonstrator Aircraft
Archer Aviation has successfully conducted the first-ever transition flight with its Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator aircraft, moving from vertical hover to horizontal, wing-borne cruise mode.
Archer's Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator made its first hover flight in December 2021.
Just under 12 months after making its first hover flight in December 2021 (shown here), Archer's two-seat Maker eVTOL technology demonstrator achieved its first full transition from vertical hover to wing-borne cruise flight. (Image: Archer)

Archer Aviation has successfully conducted the first-ever transition flight with its Maker eVTOL air taxi prototype, the California-based company announced on December 1. In a November 29 test, it achieved a full transition from vertical to horizontal, wing-borne cruise flight.

This transition flight marks a significant milestone in the development of Archer’s air taxi. Like other fixed-wing eVTOLs currently under development, Archer’s aircraft takes off and lands vertically but uses its the wing for lift during cruise flight. 

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