The future is bright for people who are tired of sitting in traffic.Archer AviationWith our flying taxis, journeys that would normally take an hour and a half by car can be made in just five minutes.
The company is aiming to establish itself as a major transportation option for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Uber BlackWe offer short-haul flights at approximately the same cost as (The New York Posttwist).
adam goldsteinThe company’s fleet of electric aircraft can reduce a 90-minute car trip to just a five-minute flight, the CEO said. He calls the project a “once-in-a-generation effort.”
“From an aviation industry perspective, this is one of the most exciting things in the industry,” Goldstein said.The California Postis talking about.
These aircraft are designed to fly at approximately the same altitude as helicopters, approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet. The problem with helicopters is that they use one large rotor and produce a characteristic noise, which limits their operation in large cities.
on the other hand,Archeraircraft use multiple small propellers within the rotor disk and are therefore much quieter. “The size of these aircraft is more similar to a car than a 787,” Goldstein said.
According to Goldstein, fully loadedArcherThe aircraft weighs less than 3 tons,Tesla Model XIt weighs about the same, but has twice the battery range.
Each of these aircraft costs approximately $2.5 million to build and will be mass-produced at a large factory in Atlanta.
In May, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee announced thatArcher Aviationhas been named the official air taxi provider for the U.S. team and competition.
Since then, the company has entered into significant land leases and acquired Hawthorne Airport, just 2 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, to serve as its base of operations.
Passengers areArcherYou can book flights through the app.UberIt is available in the same way as transportation services such asUber Blackmaking it more accessible for Los Angeles residents who want to avoid traffic jams, Goldstein said.
For reference, the game venue is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).LA Memorial ColiseumuntilUber BlackThe cost is less than $100.
however,ArcherAlthough backed by the Trump administration, the service has received negative feedback from local residents and aviation critics, with a petition to block its operations due to the noisy, low-flying planes and lack of community involvement.
Goldstein echoes this skeptical reaction to Tesla’sFSDHe likens it to the initial concerns about self-driving cars such as services. “You just have to show it. It’s important to show it, not just tell it,” he said.
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