Aircraft · Thursday, 23 July 2026

Archer launches autonomous Halo tiltrotor concept as complement to Midnight

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

Archer Aviation has unveiled 'Halo,' an autonomous hybrid-electric tiltrotor concept designed for cargo and parapublic missions.

TL;DR

Developed in partnership with Anduril Industries, the Halo shares a common design with the military 'Thunder' variant but will be produced in-house by Archer. The pivot to hybrid-electric autonomous platforms reflects an industry-wide search for viable commercial applications beyond urban air mobility.

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