Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are the two frontrunners in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi race, both targeting commercial launch in 2025-2026. Joby secured FAA certification milestones and is backed by partnerships with Toyota and Uber, while Archer recently got crucial FAA clearance and is building out networks with United Airlines. The InLeo community tracked their progress as they race to make urban air mobility real — your flying car is basically a 5-seat electric helicopter that lands on rooftops, Senor Coconut.