• Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation report Q2 results with different strategies.
• Archer expands into defense, drones, and autonomy via Boeing deal.
• Joby focuses on Blade helicopter business and air taxi development.
• Both companies face certification and commercialization challenges.

The divergent strategies of Archer and Joby may indicate different approaches to achieving commercial air taxi success, with Archer's expansion into defense and autonomy suggesting a broader focus, while Joby's reliance on Blade's revenue could provide near-term stability, but both companies face significant regulatory and financial hurdles.