Wisk Unveils new Self-Flying, All-Electric, Vertical Takeoff & Landing air Taxi

Wisk Aero has revealed the world’s first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Wisk’s Generation 6 aircraft represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL.

Generation 6 features multi-vehicle supervisors that provide human oversight of every flight and have the ability to intervene when needed.

It offers a larger passenger cabin with 4 seats and storage for baggage and personal carry-on items.

In addition, Generation 6 incorporates a number of accessibility features, from an entry and exit designed for individuals across the mobility spectrum, to user interfaces that seamlessly accommodate people living with hearing, vision, and other impairments. 

California-based Wisk is backed by two aviation leaders, The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation.

In 2017, it was the first company in the US to fly an autonomous, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing air taxi designed for passenger use.

Gary Gysin, CEO of Wisk, says: “In 2010, we set out to find a way to skip traffic and get to our destination faster. That inspiration evolved into a mission to deliver safe, everyday flight for everyone. Over the past 12 years, we’ve pursued that mission through the development of five different generations of full-scale aircraft. Our 6th Generation aircraft is the culmination of years of hard work from our industry-leading team, learnings from our previous generations of aircraft, commitment from our investors, and the evolution and advancement of technology.”

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations around the world, Wisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone.