Archer Aviation Expands Patent Portfolio with Key eVTOL Technology Acquisition
Archer Aviation (ACHR) surged 5.68% to $11.98 after securing 300+ patents from Lilium's portfolio for €18 million, bolstering its eVTOL technology stack. The deal includes advanced battery systems and flight controls previously validated by U.S. Department of Energy labs.
Canaccord Genuity maintains its Buy rating with a $13 target, citing strategic positioning in urban air mobility. The patent acquisition outmaneuvered competitors Joby Aviation and Vertical Aerospace in a bidding war for Lilium's silicon-anode battery IP.