Archer sets out Miami eVTOL network plans, signs for military-grade rotor tech

Archer Aviation has set out its plans for an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network in Miami, connecting major population and business centers. 

On December 3, 2025, the US-based eVTOL aircraft developer said the new network would connect Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.  

The network is also intended to offer travel options between the region’s three major international airports: Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).  

Archer is collaborating with Related Ross to develop a vertiport within its West Palm Beach downtown development and with Dragon Global’s Magic City Innovation District to develop another.  

Helipads at both the Hard Rock Stadium and Apogee Golf Club will also be reconfigured to allow eVTOL aircraft operations.  

Our planned Miami air taxi network aims to connect South Florida’s major cities, including Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale, with safe, low-noise electric air taxi flights, dramatically reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation.… pic.twitter.com/Q9WJOHdcCn— Archer (@flyarcher) December 3, 2025 Hard Rock Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins, the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open and many other major global events. 

 “Our partnership with Archer marks a pivotal step in expanding South Florida’s regional connectivity through cutting-edge technology. We are integrating Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft into our flagship locations across South Florida, including the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Related Ross developments in West Palm Beach, and Apogee Club in Hobe Sound,” said Stephen Ross, CEO and Chairman of Related Ross and Owner of the Miami Dolphins. 

He added: “We’re excited to embrace a forward-thinking vision that transforms how people and businesses move across the region.” 

Archer’s eVTOL aircraft ‘Midnight’ is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot. According to Archer, Midnight has the potential to replace 60-90-minute commutes by car with 10-20-minute electric air taxi flights. 

Archer signs with Karem to utilize military-grade rotor tech 

Additionally, on December 2, 2025, Archer announced it had signed an agreement with Karem Aircraft, to gain access to the key aspects of the manufacturer’s advanced, military-grade rotor and tiltrotor technologies. 

With exclusive access to Karem’s validated tiltrotor technology, Archer plans to integrate the tech into its hybrid-propulsion vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. 

Archer is collaborating with the defense firm Anduril to develop an autonomous, hybrid propulsion, VTOL aircraft that can help modernize the US and its allies’ vertical lift capabilities. 

Along with Karem’s expertise, Archer also recently acquired intellectual property portfolios from Overair and Lilium. 

“These combined assets are expected to enable an aircraft with the speed, range, payload, and low-thermal and acoustic signatures necessary for missions across contested airspace,” said a spokesperson for Archer Aviation.  

Commenting on the latest development, Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein said: “As we build the next generation of dual-use vertical lift aircraft, partnering with the pioneers who have shaped modern rotorcraft is essential. Karem’s military-grade rotor systems are among the most advanced Army-validated technologies in the world. Integrating them into our next-gen hybrid VTOL platform positions Archer to move faster and deliver capabilities that legacy systems simply can’t match.” 

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