# Archer makes wild deal with Boeing swapping eVTOL startups for equity

> Archer Aviation is buying three of Boeing’s aerospace subsidiaries: autonomous air-taxi developer Wisk Aero, military drone maker Insitu, and airspace-software firm SkyGrid. The deal also hands Boeing a stake in Archer.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/08/10/archer-acquires-boeing-wisk-insitu-skygrid/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a79edbe522c6dc51d5f8e83)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ai #drone
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