A: Hey there! You won't believe the news I just heard!
B: What's up, friend? I haven't heard anything new.
A: Lilium, that electric aircraft startup... it seems they're not finished yet!
B: Wait a minute, didn't they go bankrupt?
A: Exactly! But some of their tech will continue with Archer Aviation now. They beat out other companies to buy all 300 of Lilium's patent assets for €18 million ($21 million).
B: Wow, that's a lot of money! What kind of tech are they getting?
A: I believe it includes critical eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technologies like high-voltage systems, flight controls, ducted fans, and advanced aircraft design.
B: That sounds amazing! But what will Archer do with those patents?
A: I'm not sure, but there are hints that they might use Lilium's electric ducted fans for light-sport or regional electric flight. That goes beyond Archer's original mission of developing an air taxi network.
B: They also added a defense program recently, right?
A: Yes, they did! In December, they added a defense program that includes an exclusive deal with Anduril to jointly develop a hybrid gas-and-electric-powered VTOL aircraft for critical defense applications.
B: Fascinating stuff! I can't wait to see what Archer does next with Lilium's technology!
B: What's up, friend? I haven't heard anything new.
A: Lilium, that electric aircraft startup... it seems they're not finished yet!
B: Wait a minute, didn't they go bankrupt?
A: Exactly! But some of their tech will continue with Archer Aviation now. They beat out other companies to buy all 300 of Lilium's patent assets for €18 million ($21 million).
B: Wow, that's a lot of money! What kind of tech are they getting?
A: I believe it includes critical eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technologies like high-voltage systems, flight controls, ducted fans, and advanced aircraft design.
B: That sounds amazing! But what will Archer do with those patents?
A: I'm not sure, but there are hints that they might use Lilium's electric ducted fans for light-sport or regional electric flight. That goes beyond Archer's original mission of developing an air taxi network.
B: They also added a defense program recently, right?
A: Yes, they did! In December, they added a defense program that includes an exclusive deal with Anduril to jointly develop a hybrid gas-and-electric-powered VTOL aircraft for critical defense applications.
B: Fascinating stuff! I can't wait to see what Archer does next with Lilium's technology!
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Category ID: conversation_summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/17 10:12
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:07
Last Read: 2025/10/17 10:23